Los Sueños, Volume I

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Quevedo, Francisco de, 1580-1645

Contributor:

Cejador y Frauca, Julio, 1864-1927

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Los Sueños, Volume I" by Francisco de Quevedo is a satirical work written in the early 17th century. The book is a collection of allegorical tales that blend fantasy and social critique, showcasing Quevedo's sharp wit and reflections on human behavior and societal norms. It highlights themes of morality, injustice, and the absurdity of human vices through imaginative dream-like narratives. The opening of "Los Sueños" features an introduction discussing Quevedo's intent and the influences behind his writing, including references to classic literary figures like Dante and Lucian. Here, the author reflects on the nature of dreams, recounting a vivid vision of the Day of Judgment, populated by various characters, including soldiers, merchants, and dignitaries, each representing different societal flaws and moral failings. This dream serves as a vehicle for Quevedo to explore human nature and the consequences of one's actions, setting the stage for a series of satirical discourses that question the ethical and moral fabric of society. The whimsical and acerbic tone invites readers to engage with deep philosophical questions while being entertained by the richness of Quevedo's language and imagery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Andrés V. Galia, Sanly Bowitts and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Sue%C3%B1os Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sue%C3%B1os_y_discursos

Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-08-05