Luis Martín-Santos
Luis Martín-Santos was a prominent Spanish psychiatrist and author, best known for his novel 'Tiempo de Silencio' (Time of Silence), which is considered a masterpiece of Spanish post-war literature. Born on November 11, 1924, in Larache, at that time a Spanish protectorate in Morocco, he combined his medical career with his literary work. Martín-Santos introduced new narrative techniques influenced by modernist writers and existential philosophy. His literary output was cut short when he died in a car accident on January 21, 1964.
Books
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1. Time of Silence
"Time of Silence" is a complex narrative that follows the life of a young doctor living in Madrid during the Franco regime. Throughout the novel, he becomes embroiled in a series of unfortunate events, including an affair with a married woman, which leads to tragic consequences. The novel is known for its innovative narrative techniques and its critical depiction of the moral and political climate of Spain under Franco's rule.
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