The Blood of the Arena

Abstract

Life seems to have smiled on Juan Gallardo, a bullfighter from Spain. That poor boy from Seville who ran away to fight at fairs had made his way as a brave novillero. Later he triumphed as a matador, awakening the enthusiasm of the public. Now he has it all: fame, money, land, women at his feet and a loving and understanding wife. But he meets doña Sol who becomes his lover and everything changes. Translated from the Spanish by Frances Douglas. Illustrated in color by Troy and Margaret West Kinney.