Sotileza

''Sotileza'' is a novel by José María de Pereda, first published in 1884, set in Santander, Spain. It portrays the lives of impoverished children, particularly focusing on characters like Andrés and Silda, as they navigate their harsh realities under the guidance of a weary priest, Fray Apolinar. The narrative highlights themes of poverty, innocence, and the struggle for knowledge, reflecting the social conditions of 19th-century Spain.