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Miguel de Unamuno

Saint Emmanuel the Good, Martyr

Miguel de UnamunoFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1930

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Miguel de Unamuno

Saint Emmanuel the Good, Martyr

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1930
Book Details
Pages

116

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Valverde De Lucerna • Early 20th Century

Publication Year

1930

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Saint Manuel Bueno, Martyr unfolds in the village of Valverde de Lucerna, where Angela Carballino recounts the life and doubts of Don Manuel, a village priest revered for his compassion. Despite his outward faith, Don Manuel secretly grapples with deep existential doubts but continues to guide his parishioners to maintain their spiritual well-being, leaving a lasting legacy. The text addresses themes of death by suicide and suicidal ideation.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Mysterious

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

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Saint Emmanuel the Good, Martyr by Miguel de Unamuno is lauded for its profound exploration of faith, doubt, and existentialism, highlighting the protagonist's complex inner life. Critics praise Unamuno's lyrical prose and philosophical depth. However, some find the narrative's ambiguity challenging. Overall, it is a compelling read for those interested in existential themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Saint Emmanuel the Good, Martyr?

A reader who revels in philosophical exploration, introspective narratives, and existential themes would enjoy Miguel de Unamuno's Saint Emmanuel the Good, Martyr. Fans of Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov or Camus' The Stranger will appreciate its profound examination of faith, doubt, and the human condition.

Book Details
Pages

116

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Valverde De Lucerna • Early 20th Century

Publication Year

1930

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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