Dec 22, 2009

House Made of Dawn | Summary

Prologue
The very first section of House Made of Dawn creates the mood for the story. Set in a canyon at sunrise, the protagonist of the novel, Abel, is introduced. Thematic issues that will appear throughout the book are also presented: Abel's isolation and his struggle to communicate, as well as the communion of man and nature. In addition, it introduces the image of Abel running, which will also be the final image in the novel.

The Longhair
In 1945, Abel's grandfather, Francisco, rides his horse-drawn wagon into town and picks up Abel from the...