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San Manuel Bueno, mártir is a 1931 novella by Spanish writer Miguel de Unamuno. Its narrator, Ángela Carballino, recounts the life of Don Manuel, a beloved parish priest in the village of Valverde de Lucerna, whose private crisis of faith contrasts with his public commitment to his community. The work examines belief, doubt, compassion, and the moral consequences of sustaining religious hope.
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When was San Manuel Bueno, Mártir published?
Miguel de Unamuno published the Spanish novella in 1931. It is one of his best-known philosophical works about belief and doubt.
Who is Don Manuel in San Manuel Bueno, Mártir?
Don Manuel is a village priest admired for his compassion and dedication to his parishioners. Beneath that public role, he struggles with doubts about religious faith and the afterlife.
Who tells the story of San Manuel Bueno, Mártir?
The story is presented through Ángela Carballino, who reflects on the life of Don Manuel. Her brother Lázaro also becomes central to the novella's discussion of belief and moral responsibility.
What does voluntary martyrdom mean in the novella?
It describes Don Manuel's decision to continue serving his community even while privately suffering from doubt. His sacrifice is psychological and social rather than a conventional death by persecution.
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