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Title: Sangre y arena
Note: Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Library and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "Sangre y arena" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Juan Gallardo, a famous matador, who wrestles not only with the physical dangers of bullfighting but also with the pressures of fame and the expectations of those around him. As he prepares for a significant bullfight in Madrid, Gallardo grapples with his pride, ambitions, and superstitions, which are intertwined with the realities of his profession. The opening of "Sangre y arena" introduces us to Juan Gallardo as he prepares for a bullfighting event, reflecting on his morning rituals, his interactions with admirers, and his deep-seated anxieties. He experiences a blend of self-satisfaction and insecurity while awaiting the fight, highlighting his conflicts as a celebrated figure in the competitive world of bullfighting. Amid the supportive and sometimes intrusive presence of friends and fans, Gallardo contemplates his past and the danger looming ahead in the ring, setting the stage for a dramatic narrative filled with tension and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928
EBook No.: 26983
Published: Oct 21, 2008
Downloads: 134
Language: Spanish
Subject: Bullfighters -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sangre y arena
Note: Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Library and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Sangre y arena" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Juan Gallardo, a famous matador, who wrestles not only with the physical dangers of bullfighting but also with the pressures of fame and the expectations of those around him. As he prepares for a significant bullfight in Madrid, Gallardo grapples with his pride, ambitions, and superstitions, which are intertwined with the realities of his profession. The opening of "Sangre y arena" introduces us to Juan Gallardo as he prepares for a bullfighting event, reflecting on his morning rituals, his interactions with admirers, and his deep-seated anxieties. He experiences a blend of self-satisfaction and insecurity while awaiting the fight, highlighting his conflicts as a celebrated figure in the competitive world of bullfighting. Amid the supportive and sometimes intrusive presence of friends and fans, Gallardo contemplates his past and the danger looming ahead in the ring, setting the stage for a dramatic narrative filled with tension and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928
EBook No.: 26983
Published: Oct 21, 2008
Downloads: 134
Language: Spanish
Subject: Bullfighters -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.