La Navidad en las Montañas

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Altamirano, Ignacio Manuel, 1834-1893

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La Navidad en las Montañas" by Ignacio Manuel Altamirano is a Spanish American story written in the late 19th century. This piece of fiction paints an idyllic yet vivid picture of rural life in Mexico, focusing on themes of community, faith, and the simple joys of Christmas. The narrative likely revolves around a traveler who encounters various characters, notably a humble priest, during the festive celebrations in a remote mountain village. The opening of the story sets a serene and reflective scene on Christmas Eve, describing the fading light and the onset of night as the protagonist recalls cherished memories of his childhood and youth associated with the holiday. As he journeys through the mountains, he reflects on his past experiences and feelings of nostalgia, which heighten his emotional state as he prepares to reach a nearby village. Before arriving, he learns of the kindness of a local priest who extends his hospitality, introducing a contrast between the protagonist's solitary memories and the warmth of communal festivities. The priest's character emerges as a dedicated figure committed to uplifting the villagers' lives, laying the groundwork for a narrative that intertwines personal and collective experiences during this sacred time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stan Goodman, DP Spanish, Miranda van de Heijning, Paz Barrios and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-01-01