Description du livre
The Classic Collection of Miguel de Unamuno presents a rich selection of works by one of Spain’s most influential philosophers, novelists, and essayists of the early twentieth century. Illustrated and thoughtfully curated, this volume brings together Unamuno’s most significant writings, including The Tragic Sense of Life, Abel Sánchez, and other key stories that define his unique intellectual and literary legacy.
At the heart of this collection lies The Tragic Sense of Life, Unamuno’s profound philosophical meditation on faith, reason, mortality, and the human longing for immortality. Blending existential inquiry with spiritual anguish, the work challenges rationalism and affirms the emotional and contradictory nature of belief. In contrast, Abel Sánchez transforms the biblical story of Cain and Abel into a modern psychological novel, exploring envy, obsession, and moral responsibility with stark intensity.
Unamuno’s fiction and essays are united by a deep concern for the inner life. His characters are driven by doubt, passion, and a relentless search for meaning, often caught between intellect and faith. Rejecting conventional realism, Unamuno developed what he called the nivola—a form that prioritizes ideas, conscience, and inner conflict over plot.
The Classic Collection of Miguel de Unamuno offers an essential introduction to a writer whose thought anticipated existentialism and whose literary voice remains a powerful testament to the tragic, questioning spirit of humanity.
Contents:
Tragic Sense of Life
Abel Sánchez and Other Stories