The Blood of the Arena
Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Translator Frances Douglas
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
"The Blood of the Arena" is a novel that follows the rise and fall of Torero Juan Gallardo as he rises from deprivation to become one of the bullfighter heroes of Spain. Alongside him is a large cast of characters from mother, wife, and mistress. Through this tale, the readers will understand the class struggles, gender relations, and politics of Spain.