Bienvenido N. Santos was a storyteller of exile, displacement, and the search for identity. His work, shaped by experiences in both the Philippine Commonwealth and the United States, masterfully explores the internal landscapes of individuals cast adrift from their homelands. Santos earned acclaim for his profound insights into the human psyche and his depiction of the complexities of navigating between cultures. His style, marked by a nostalgic tone and a strong sense of place, invites readers to reflect on the universal themes of belonging and alienation.
This collection of sixteen stories bring the work of a distinguished Filipino writer to an American audience. Scent of Apples contains work from the 1940s to the 1970s. Although many of Santos's writings have been published in the Philippines, Scent of Apples is his only book published in the United States. -- from back cover.