Nada: A Novel (Modern Library Torchbearers)

Nada: A Novel (Modern Library Torchbearers)

Renowned as Spainâ‚¬sÂ The Catcher in the Rye,Â this passionate coming-of-age novel follows a rebellious college-age girl as she uncovers her familyâ‚¬s secrets in chaotic, polarized, post-Civil War Barcelona.
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Andrea, an eighteen-year-old orphan, moves in with her volatile Barcelona relatives to attend the local University. Living in genteel squalor in a mysterious house on Calle de Aribau, Andrea relies on herÂ wealthy, beautiful, bohemian friend EnaÂ to prove that normal life exists beyond the gothic dwelling she calls home. In one year, as her innocence melts away, Andrea learns the truth about her overbearing and religious Aunt Angustias, her cruelly sensual, musically gifted uncle RomÂ¡n and his violent brother Juan, and her lovely Aunt Gloria, who provides the family's bread with furtive gambling expeditions.Â She also learns the truth about Enaâ‚¬"and why her friendship goes hand in hand with her interest in Andreaâ‚¬s family.Â Peppered with dark humor, energy, and hope, Carmen Laforet's stunning classic is the story of a young woman who endures the harsh realities of post-Civil War Barcelona, emerging wiser and stronger, and with a bright future ahead of her.
Country USA
Brand Modern Library
Manufacturer Modern Library
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0812975839
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2008-02-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780812975833

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