About “Colmena”
Banned for many years by the Franco regime, Cela's masterpiece presents a panoramic view of the degradation and suffering of the lower-middle class in post-Civil War Spain. Readers are introduced to over a hundred characters through a series of interlocking vignettes, transforming this book from a social document into a towering work of inventive fiction.
Book details
- Published
- 1953
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Colmena?
Colmena by Camilo José Cela has 257 pages.
