Algo de todo

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Valera, Juan, 1824-1905

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Algo de todo" by Juan Valera is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The text showcases Valera's thoughts on a variety of subjects, including the beauty of spring and the nature of women in Córdoba, blending poetic language with philosophical musings. The work seems to be characterized by a deep exploration of natural beauty, social dynamics, and cultural identity, aiming to encapsulate the essence of both the southern Spanish landscape and its inhabitants. The opening of "Algo de todo" begins with Valera's musings on spring, expressing his struggles in capturing its beauty through words. He reflects on the challenges of conveying the joy and renewal that the season represents, acknowledging the limitations of language in the face of nature's splendor. Valera engages in a lyrical examination of how spring symbolizes youth and resurrection, while also critiquing the human tendency to overlook its significance in favor of materialistic pursuits. This portion sets the philosophical tone for the collection, revealing the author's rich appreciation for the world around him and his struggle to articulate these profound feelings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

La primavera

La cordobesa

Un poco de crematística

Las escritoras en España y elogio de Santa Teresa

Sobre el Fausto de Goethe

Sobre Shakspeare.

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-10-08