Contigo Pan y Cebolla by Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza
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"Contigo Pan y Cebolla" by Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza is a prose comedy written in the early 19th century. The play offers an engaging glimpse into various aspects of Spanish life and thought, primarily revolving around a family dynamic and the complexities of romance and social expectations. The main characters include Doña Matilde, who grapples with her feelings for Don Eduardo, a suitor whose financial status becomes a contentious point in their
relationship. The opening of the play introduces Doña Matilde, who is in a state of distress as she prepares for a pivotal moment that will determine her future. She confides in Bruno, her servant, about her anxiety regarding her father's impending decision about her marriage. When Don Eduardo arrives, their banter reveals a deeper connection, yet Matilde is torn by her father's expectations and her own desires. As the scenes unfold, the audience witnesses the characters navigating their emotions and societal pressures, setting the stage for the comedic twists and revelations to come. The play's humorous dialogue and relatable themes of love and familial duty suggest a lighthearted exploration of these timeless issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gorostiza, Manuel Eduardo de, 1789-1851 |
|---|---|
| Editor | McGuire, Elizabeth, 1879- |
| Title | Contigo Pan y Cebolla |
| Note | With notes, exercises and vocabulary. |
| Credits | Produced by Stan Goodman, Mariluz Ochoa de Olza and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish language -- Readers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12368 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12368-4 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 457 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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