El Mulato Plácido o El Poeta Mártir by Joaquín Lemoine
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"El Mulato Plácido o El Poeta Mártir" by Joaquín Lemoine is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is centered around Plácido, a mulatto poet in Cuba, navigating the struggles of identity, freedom, and the tragic realities of slavery. Through its poetic language, the text likely explores themes of independence and cultural identity, reflecting on the struggles of the Cuban people for liberty. The opening of the novel
presents a rich and evocative depiction of Cuba's history and the main character, Gabriel, who embodies the conflict between his heritage and the desire for freedom. We are introduced to the second city of Matanzas, detailing its beauty and the contrasting darkness of its past through the lens of slavery and oppression. Gabriel emerges as a sensitive and introspective character, shaped by his difficult upbringing with his blind grandmother, who symbolizes resilience and love amidst despair. As Gabriel embarks on a new chapter, joining a household as a servant, the narrative hints at the intertwining of his fate with the family's, particularly through his budding connection with Berta, a young girl with a compassionate heart. This blend of personal and broader social commentary sets the stage for a poignant exploration of love, identity, and the quest for dignity amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lemoine, Joaquín |
|---|---|
| Title | El Mulato Plácido o El Poeta Mártir |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlos Colón and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44305 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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