- “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra: This is perhaps the most famous novel set in Castile-La Mancha. It follows the adventures of the delusional knight-errant, Don Quixote, and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza.
- “The House of Bernarda Alba” by Federico Garcia Lorca: Although not strictly a novel, this play by Lorca is set in a small village in Castile-La Mancha and explores themes of repression and societal constraints.
- “The Hive” by Camilo José Cela: Set in a fictional town in Castile-La Mancha, this novel provides a satirical portrayal of Spanish society.
- “The Family of Pascual Duarte” by Camilo José Cela: Another important work by Cela, this novel tells the tragic story of Pascual Duarte, a violent and tormented man from rural Castile-La Mancha.
- “The Catholic Kings” by José Luis Corral: This historical novel is set in the late 15th century and explores the marriage of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, key figures in Spanish history.
- “Beltenebros” by Antonio Muñoz Molina: This noir novel is set in Madrid, but it includes flashbacks to Castile-La Mancha and explores the protagonist’s memories of his early life in the region.
- “The First Man of Rome” by Colleen McCullough: Although the majority of the events take place in ancient Rome, part of this historical novel is set in Numantia, an ancient settlement in Castile-La Mancha.
- “The Anatomy of a Moment” by Javier Cercas: This non-fiction work focuses on the failed coup attempt in Spain in 1981 but briefly mentions Castile-La Mancha as the location where one of the key military leaders was based.
- “The Siege” by Arturo Pérez-Reverte: This historical novel is set during the Spanish Civil War and tells the story of a group of Nationalist soldiers defending a small town in Castile-La Mancha against Republican forces.
- “The Woman of the New Prophet” by Adolfo Bioy Casares: Although the bulk of the story is set in Argentina, there are sections of this novel that take place in a fictional town in Castile-La Mancha.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Castille-La Mancha
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