La Gaviota: A Spanish novel by Fernán Caballero
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"La Gaviota: A Spanish Novel" by Fernán Caballero is a work of fiction written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in Spain and centers around the themes of virtue, social interactions, and the struggles of various characters facing the challenges of life during a time of political turmoil. The narrative highlights key characters such as Fritz Stein, a young German surgeon, and Marisalada, the daughter of a fisherman, whose lives intersect
against a backdrop of compassion and adversity. The opening of "La Gaviota" introduces the reader to a group of passengers aboard the steamer “Royal Sovereign,” setting a scene of discomfort and sea-sickness among them. Among the passengers is a gallant young Spaniard, Don Carlos de la Cerda, who displays kindness in his interaction with a German man, Fritz Stein, who is heading to Spain amidst the civil war. As they acknowledge each other's backgrounds—Carlos being noble and Stein being of humble origins but driven by compassion—the narrative hints at their evolving relationship. The initial chapters also delve into the complexities of familial bonds, societal expectations, and the emerging personalities of these characters, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their stories and the vibrant culture of Spain during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Caballero, Fernán, 1796-1877 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Starr, J. Leander (John Leander), 1802- |
| Title | La Gaviota: A Spanish novel |
| Credits |
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Women -- Spain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48698 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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