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Cuentos valencianos

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928
Language:
Spanish
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Cuentos valencianos" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book likely explores life and social dynamics in Valencia, focusing on various characters and their interactions within the cultural landscape of the region. The tales seem to capture elements of local tradition, humor, and perhaps a critique of contemporary society. The opening of the collection introduces the character of "Dimòni", a well-known dulzainero in the Valencian region who is celebrated by the townsfolk, especially during festive occasions. Despite his musical talent, "Dimòni" is portrayed as a chronic drunkard whose antics amuse and scandalize those around him. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at his relationship with "La Borracha", a fellow alcoholic, ultimately leading to her tragic demise, which profoundly affects him. This sets the tone for a blend of humor and tragedy, characteristic of the stories yet to come. The personal and communal aspects of life in Valencia are central to the narrative, inviting readers to engage with the characters' struggles and triumphs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contents:
Dimòni
¡Cosas de hombres!...
La cencerrada
La apuesta del esparrelló
La caperuza
Noche de bodas
La corrección
Guapeza valenciana
El femater
En la puerta del cielo
El establo de Eva
La tumba de Alí-Bellús
El dragón del Patriarca.
Credits:
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Notes:
Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Release date is 2021-10-11

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