El Ombú by W. H. Hudson

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Author Hudson, W. H. (William Henry), 1841-1922
Title El Ombú
Note Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents El Ombú -- Story of a piebald horse -- Niño Diablo -- Marta Riquelme -- Appendix to El Ombú.
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Summary "El Ombú" by W. H. Hudson is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the themes of memory, loss, and the fading glory of life on the Pampas, centered around the towering ombú tree, which serves as a symbolic marker of the past. The primary character, Nicandro, narrates the history of a now-abandoned estate named El Ombú and reflects on the lives of its former inhabitants, particularly the mighty figure of Santos Ugarte and the tragic tale of grief surrounding his family. The opening of "El Ombú" introduces readers to Nicandro, an old man who fondly remembers the lives of people in his rural village near Chascomús. He speaks of the unique ombú tree, a solitary giant that witnesses the passage of time and the sorrows associated with the estate’s decline. Through Nicandro’s eyes, we learn about Santos Ugarte, a strong man plagued by the absence of a legitimate heir, and the consequences of his violent actions, particularly the tragic fate of a beloved slave named Meliton. As Nicandro reminisces, he conveys a deep sense of nostalgia and melancholy for lost lives, setting the stage for a series of interconnected stories that explore the personal and societal impacts of sorrow and regret. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Pampas (Argentina) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 60541
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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