The Time Of The Doves by Merce Rodoreda
The novel is a poignant exploration of a woman's life set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and the early years of Franco's dictatorship. Through the eyes of the protagonist, a shopkeeper in Barcelona, readers experience her struggles with love, loss, and survival. Her personal journey is interwoven with the turbulent history of the era, as she endures the hardships of war, the complexities of her romantic relationships, and the challenges of raising her children alone. The narrative, rich with symbolic imagery, particularly the recurring motif of doves, offers a deeply emotional and intimate portrayal of resilience amidst the chaos of societal upheaval.
The 656th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Catalan
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- Alternate Titles
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- In Diamond Square
- La Piazza Del Diamante
- La place du Diamant
- La plaza del Diamante
- La plaça del Diamant
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 92nd on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 40 Most Important Books, 1927-2001 (World Literature Today)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The Great Books Podcast from John J. Miller (The National Review )
- 'The perfect library': the 196 books selected by 133 personalities (XLSemanal and Zenda)