The Carpenter's Pencil by Manuel Rivas
A bestseller in Spain, The Carpenter's Pencil has been published in nine countries. Set in the dark days of the Spanish Civil War, The Carpenter's Pencil charts the linked destinies of a remarkable cast of unique characters. All are bound by the events of the Civil War-the artists and the peasants alike-and all are brought to life, in Rivas's skillful hand, with the power of the carpenter's pencil, a pencil that draws both the measured line and the artist's dazzling vision. Translated from the Galician by Jonathan Dunne.Manuel Rivas writes in Galician, a north-western Spanish language. He is a notable figure in Spanish writing, known for his journalism as well as his prize-winning short tales and novels, including the internationally acclaimed The Carpenter's Pencil. He is a founding member of Greenpeace Spain. Twenty languages have been used to translate his works.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781585672837 |
| ISBN 10 | 1585672831 |
| Title | The Carpenter's Pencil |
| Author | Manuel Rivas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The Overlook Press |
| Year published | 2002-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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