About “La saga/fuga de J. B.”
La saga/fuga de J. B. is a 1972 novel by Spanish writer Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The story takes place in the fictional city of Castroforte del Baralla, which has repeatedly faced destruction throughout history but has always been saved by individuals with the initials J. B. The main character is José Barrida, an unemployed grammar teacher who becomes involved with the city's legendary figures. The novel explores themes of heroism and historical cycles through the lens of a fictional community. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- 1972
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