Resumen
"Escenas Montañesas" ("Mountain Scenes") is the literary debut of José María de Pereda, offering a vivid and affectionate portrayal of rural life in the mountainous region of Cantabria, in northern Spain.
The book is a collection of short narratives and sketches, each depicting characters, landscapes, customs, and everyday life in the countryside.
With a strong influence of costumbrismo (a literary movement focused on local customs and manners), Pereda brings to life the speech, traditions, humor, and values of Cantabrian peasants and villagers.
His style is rich in regional color, showing deep love for his land and people, while subtly critiquing urbanization and modernization that threatened rural culture.