Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 70 Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente 1867 1928 Ibáñez, Vicente Blasco Blasco Ibanez, Vicente Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Gillespie, W. A., Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. W. A. The Shadow of the Cathedral Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. With a critical introduction by W.D. Howells Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tim Koeller and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Shadow of the Cathedral" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century that delves into themes of faith, despair, and the complex relationships that inhabit the sacred space of a cathedral in Toledo, Spain. The narrative centers around Gabriel Luna, a disillusioned revolutionary who returns to his childhood home near the Cathedral after years of wandering through Europe, marked by poverty and ideological battles. Through Gabriel's reflections and interactions, the novel explores the impact of the church on individual lives and the broader socio-political discontent of the time. At the start of the story, we meet Gabriel Luna as he arrives in Toledo, contemplating the Cathedral that looms over his past. As dawn breaks, he recalls his family's deep connection to the Cathedral, where they have lived for generations. His thoughts are interrupted by the return of his brother Esteban, the family's gardener, who welcomes Gabriel back and is concerned about his deteriorating health and radical views. Gabriel's memories and subsequent conversations with Esteban reveal a rich tapestry of familial bonds, histories, and ideological differences that coalesce around the Cathedral—a symbol of enduring faith amidst societal turmoil. The opening sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the conflict between personal beliefs and institutional dogma, as Gabriel confronts the reality of his past and seeks solace in the monumental structure that once offered him comfort and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Toledo (Spain) -- Fiction Catedral de Toledo -- Fiction Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 -- Criticism and interpretation PQ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 675067 674959 2024-10-05T15:56:14.268221 2023-10-06T03:55:17.408216 text/html text/html 675060 674952 2024-10-05T15:56:14.579226 2023-10-06T03:55:17.620227 text/html text/html 330015 2024-10-05T15:56:23.919182 application/epub+zip 340564 2024-10-05T15:56:17.669225 application/epub+zip 327167 2024-10-05T15:56:16.424228 application/epub+zip 557404 2024-10-05T15:56:29.014159 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527832 2024-10-05T15:56:23.165163 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 491269 2022-09-06T18:30:11.342825 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 640827 640770 2024-10-05T15:56:13.765211 2023-10-06T03:55:17.060237 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 642059 2020-12-14T16:45:24 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 246409 2020-12-14T16:45:24 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 642053 2020-12-14T16:45:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 246316 2020-12-14T16:45:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 23310 2024-10-05T15:56:29.189133 application/rdf+xml 11616 2024-10-05T15:56:16.981205 image/jpeg 3123 2024-10-05T15:56:16.700193 image/jpeg 326702 2024-10-05T15:56:14.638215 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia es.wikipedia en.wikipedia