“In Spain, however, people have found a way of cheating death. They summon it to appear in the afternoon in the bull ring, and they make it face a man. Death - a fighting bull with horns as weapons - is killed by a bullfighter. And the people are there watching death being cheated of its right.”
This novel is a richly detailed portrayal of life in rural Spain during the 1930s. It delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for individuality amidst the backdrop of a changing society. more
“Your poems are like God's birds; they fly into people's hearts.”
“A bullfighter must have courage, skill, and grace. And of these courage is the most important.”
“The least a person can ask out of life is to be needed by someone.”
“Maybe love can kill better than hate.”