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The Phenomenon of David Uclés’ La península de las casas vacías
a landmark novel that reimagines the Spanish Civil War through the lens of magical realism
This paper analyzes David Uclés’ novel La península de las casas vacías (2024) as a literary cartography of Spain’s emptied rural interior. Through a blend of historical reflection, supernatural atmosphere, and ecological awareness, Uclés explores how abandoned houses and depopulated villages become repositories of collective memory and trauma. The study examines the novel’s representation of spatial decay, the return of repressed histories (particularly the Spanish Civil War and postwar repression), and the ambiguous hope found in ruins.
: You can purchase the ePub version on Amazon Kindle , Apple Books , and Google Play Books .
This sprawling 700+ page novel is a modern epic that reimagines the Spanish Civil War through the lens of .
: It was awarded the 2024 Cálamo Prize "Extraordinario" and has been hailed by critics as a "total novel" [5].
: It blends harsh historical facts with surreal elements, such as a soldier who cuts his skin to release ash or a teacher training students to "play dead".
The Phenomenon of David Uclés’ La península de las casas vacías
a landmark novel that reimagines the Spanish Civil War through the lens of magical realism
This paper analyzes David Uclés’ novel La península de las casas vacías (2024) as a literary cartography of Spain’s emptied rural interior. Through a blend of historical reflection, supernatural atmosphere, and ecological awareness, Uclés explores how abandoned houses and depopulated villages become repositories of collective memory and trauma. The study examines the novel’s representation of spatial decay, the return of repressed histories (particularly the Spanish Civil War and postwar repression), and the ambiguous hope found in ruins.
: You can purchase the ePub version on Amazon Kindle , Apple Books , and Google Play Books .
This sprawling 700+ page novel is a modern epic that reimagines the Spanish Civil War through the lens of .
: It was awarded the 2024 Cálamo Prize "Extraordinario" and has been hailed by critics as a "total novel" [5].
: It blends harsh historical facts with surreal elements, such as a soldier who cuts his skin to release ash or a teacher training students to "play dead".