Fortuna by Enrique Pérez Escrich
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"Fortuna" by Enrique Pérez Escrich is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This popular Spanish dog story revolves around the adventures of a dog named Fortuna, who becomes an integral ally in rescuing a kidnapped boy, highlighting themes of loyalty and heroism. The opening of "Fortuna" introduces a weary stray dog, wandering through a desolate village under the scorching summer sun. As the dog seeks water, it encounters
hostility from the local townsfolk, who perceive it as a rabid threat. Just as the situation escalates and the dog faces impending danger, it manages to find refuge in the garden of Don Salvador, a kind-hearted and elderly man. This encounter sets the stage for a deep bond to form between Fortuna and Don Salvador's grandson, Juanito, establishing a foundation of friendship and loyalty that will be vital in the unfolding events of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pérez Escrich, Enrique, 1829-1897 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Hills, E. C. (Elijah Clarence), 1867-1932 |
| Editor | Reinhardt, Louise, 1866- |
| Title | Fortuna |
| Credits |
Produced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Dogs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16372 |
| Release Date | Jul 27, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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