El supremo bien

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El supremo bien (The Highest Good) is a novel by Spanish writer Juan Antonio de Zunzunegui, published in 1951. This work marked a shift in Zunzunegui's writing, moving the setting from Bilbao to Madrid. The novel follows the story of a family across three generations. Zunzunegui was known for his straightforward narrative technique, often focusing on social criticism of contemporary life. His works typically present detailed portraits of Spanish life, frequently featuring marginalized social characters, with direct and unadorned language. "Supreme good" is a direct translation of the Latin term summum bonum.12

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Juan Antonio de Zunzunegui
Beginning with El supremo bien (1951; “The Highest Good”), the setting of Zunzunegui’s narratives is Madrid. This work traces a family over three generations. La vida como es (1954; “Life As It Is”), considered his best work, depicts Madrid’s underworld and captures its argot and local colour.
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Beginning with El supremo bien (1951; “The Highest Good”), the setting of Zunzunegui’s narratives is Madrid. This work traces a family over three generations. La vida como es (1954; “Life As It Is”), considered his best work, depicts Madrid’s underworld and captures its argot and local colour.
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