Escenas Montañesas by José María de Pereda
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| Author | Pereda, José María de, 1833-1906 |
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| Title | Escenas Montañesas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Stan Goodman, Virginia Paque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Escenas Montañesas" by José María de Pereda is a collection of narratives likely written during the late 19th century. The work encompasses a series of portrayals that explore the lives, culture, and customs of the people in the Cantabria region of Spain, showcasing the contrast between rural life and the encroaching modernity of urban settings. The opening of "Escenas Montañesas" presents a reflective narrative, where the protagonist, engaged in a conversation at a café, shares insights on the human condition across generations. The main character, Don Pelegrín Tarín, is introduced as an elderly man who reminisces about life in Santander during his youth, contrasting it with contemporary social changes. His tales of simplicity and contentment highlight the tensions between tradition and progress, as he laments the loss of the values and social structures of his past. The text sets the tone for a work rich in detailed observations and cultural criticism, suggesting a profound exploration of community and identity in a transforming world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12627 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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