Sepharad by Antonio Muñoz Molina
"Sepharad" is a compelling tapestry of narratives that weaves together stories of displacement, loss, and memory across different times and geographies. The novel explores the experiences of various characters, some historical and others fictional, who face the consequences of exile and persecution. Through their interconnected tales, the book delves into the themes of identity, the enduring impact of the Spanish Inquisition, the Holocaust, and the broader human condition of searching for belonging. The title references the Hebrew word for Spain, invoking the Sephardic Jewish diaspora and the broader sense of longing for a homeland that resonates throughout the novel.
The 3618th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 656
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- PEN Translation Prize (PEN America)
- The 100 Novels That Have Most Enthralled "Le Monde" Since 1944 (Le Monde)
- The Best Novels You’ve Never Read (NY Mag)