L'escanya-pobres by Narcís Oller
"L'escanya-pobres" by Narcís Oller is a novel written in 1884. Set in a rural society undergoing industrialization, the story personifies money and greed through the tragic character Oleguer and his wife, Tuies. Both are consumed by extreme avarice, hoarding wealth while causing misery to those around them. Blending realism, naturalism, and romantic elements, the novel critiques a society anchored in old regime values while a new industrial order emerges, ultimately leading to
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| Author | Oller, Narcís, 1846-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | L'escanya-pobres |
| Original Publication | Barcelona: Estampa La Renaixensa, 1884. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Escanyapobres |
| Credits | Joan Queralt Gil |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Catalan |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Catalan fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72856 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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