Contes espagnols d'amour et de mort by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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"Contes espagnols d'amour et de mort" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love and death in various narratives set against the rich backdrop of Spanish culture, particularly in the Valencian countryside. The tales feature a variety of characters, including those caught in dramatic romantic entanglements and social tensions, reflecting the author's vivid insights into human emotions and
societal norms. The opening of the first story introduces Father Sento, a prominent villager who stirs up gossip by marrying Marieta, a young woman from a humble background. This unexpected union draws the attention and incredulity of the villagers, especially given Sento's wealth and reputation. As preparations for the wedding progress, tensions rise, hinting at love triangles and familial conflicts, notably with Toni the Vagabond, who has a past connection to Marieta. The narrative sets the stage for a rich exploration of love's complexities and the community's reactions, laying a foundation for themes of desire, tradition, and social expectation that permeate the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Ménétrier, F. |
| Title | Contes espagnols d'amour et de mort |
| Contents | Préface -- Le second mariage du père Sento -- Dimoni -- Coup double -- Le parasite du train -- Un fonctionnaire -- Le mannequin -- Devant la gueule du four -- La barque abandonnée -- La condamnée -- Un homme à la mer -- La rage -- La fille de la sorcière -- Une trouvaille -- Un gentilhomme -- Le dernier lion de Valence -- Le banquet du bandit -- Perdu en mer -- Le crapaud -- Le mur -- Printemps triste -- A la porte du ciel -- La tombe d'Ali Bellus. |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- Translations into French |
| Subject | Short stories, Spanish -- Translations into French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61460 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 361 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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