Novés facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Novés, Spain
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Novés Town Hall
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha | ||
| Province | Toledo | ||
| Municipality | Novés | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 42 km2 (16 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 2,767 | ||
| • Density | 65.9/km2 (170.6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Novés is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Toledo in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It is a part of central Spain. In 2018, about 2,767 people lived there.
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Novés in Literature: A Glimpse into History
The Spanish writer Arturo Barea wrote about Novés in one chapter of his books. This chapter is called "The Lost Village." It is part of his three-book series, The Forging of a Rebel.
Understanding "The Lost Village"
In this chapter, Novés is used as a small example of bigger problems. It shows the social and political tensions that were growing in Spain. These tensions eventually led to the Spanish Civil War.
What the Book Teaches Us
Barea used Novés to help readers understand the feelings and conflicts of the time. The book helps us see how a small village could reflect the struggles of an entire country. It shows how people's lives were affected by big historical events.
Famous People from Novés
- Francisca de los Apóstoles (born between 1539 and 1541)
See also
In Spanish: Novés para niños
