Sonata de otoño; Sonata de invierno: memorias del Marqués de Bradomín

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Valle-Inclán, Ramón del, 1866-1936

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sonata de otoño; Sonata de invierno: memorias del Marqués de Bradomín" by Ramón del Valle-Inclán is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complex and nostalgic relationship between the titular protagonist, the Marqués de Bradomín, and Concha, a woman from his past who is now gravely ill. The narrative explores themes of love, memory, and the inexorable passage of time against a backdrop of rich, poetic imagery. At the start of the novel, the Marqués receives a poignant letter from Concha, who is dying in the old Palace of Brandeso. This letter stirs a deep emotional response in him, prompting him to reflect on their shared past. As he embarks on a journey to her side, he reminisces about their youthful love, hinting at a profound connection filled with longing and sorrow. Upon arriving, he encounters Concha's family-her sisters, now nuns-which adds a layer of bittersweet nostalgia to the tale. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of their histories, the complexities of their relationship, and the inevitable themes of loss and reminiscence that permeate their reunion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonatas_(Valle-Incl%C3%A1n)

Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-07-03