
In a mist‑laden autumn landscape, two young seminarians wander the quiet roads surrounding their village, their banter drifting between idle chatter and deeper doubts. Juan, once a promising disciple, confronts a growing disillusionment with the Church, declaring he will never return to the seminary, while his companion Martín struggles to understand the sudden shift. Their conversation reveals a clash of belief and skepticism, set against the stark backdrop of a world that feels both beautiful and oppressive.
The novel follows Juan’s restless search for a purpose beyond the cloistered life he was groomed for, as he wrestles with questions of faith, identity, and freedom. Along the winding, leaf‑strewn path, he encounters the ordinary hardships of rural life and the lingering shadows of institutional corruption. Listeners are invited to join his introspective journey, feeling the chill of the fog and the weight of the choices that will shape his future.
Language
es
Duration
~6 hours (395K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2012-08-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1872–1956
A restless, sharp-eyed voice of Spain’s Generation of ’98, his novels blend adventure, skepticism, and a deep interest in ordinary lives. Trained as a doctor before turning fully to literature, he became one of the country’s most distinctive modern storytellers.
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