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Title: Historia del famoso predicador Fray Gerundio de Campazas, alias Zotes (1 de 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 35.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Historia del famoso predicador Fray Gerundio de Campazas, alias Zotes" by Don Francisco Lobon de Salazar is a novel written in the mid-18th century. The story revolves around Fray Gerundio, a rather foolish yet ambitious young man from the small village of Campazas, whose early life, education, and eventual journey into the world of preaching are chronicled with humor and wit. Through the character of Fray Gerundio, the book explores themes of ignorance, pretentiousness, and the complexities of Spanish society during that period. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Campazas and the humorous backstory of its citizens, namely Anton Zotes, Gerundio's father, who exemplifies rural life in 18th-century Spain. It details Anton's humble beginnings, his aspirations, and the pride he takes in his family's lineage. We also see the role of education in Fray Gerundio's life, as his character develops amidst the distractions of his village. The narrative is laced with satire, poking fun at societal expectations and the absurdities of both rural and religious life, hinting at the extravagance and follies that will follow in Gerundio's life as he embarks on his quest to become a preacher. Overall, it sets the stage for a tale filled with comedy and critical observation of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Isla, José Francisco de, 1703-1781

Editor: Lidforss, Edvard, 1833-1910

EBook No.: 62926

Published: Aug 14, 2020

Downloads: 109

Language: Spanish

Subject: Spanish fiction -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Historia del famoso predicador Fray Gerundio de Campazas, alias Zotes (1 de 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 35.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Historia del famoso predicador Fray Gerundio de Campazas, alias Zotes" by Don Francisco Lobon de Salazar is a novel written in the mid-18th century. The story revolves around Fray Gerundio, a rather foolish yet ambitious young man from the small village of Campazas, whose early life, education, and eventual journey into the world of preaching are chronicled with humor and wit. Through the character of Fray Gerundio, the book explores themes of ignorance, pretentiousness, and the complexities of Spanish society during that period. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Campazas and the humorous backstory of its citizens, namely Anton Zotes, Gerundio's father, who exemplifies rural life in 18th-century Spain. It details Anton's humble beginnings, his aspirations, and the pride he takes in his family's lineage. We also see the role of education in Fray Gerundio's life, as his character develops amidst the distractions of his village. The narrative is laced with satire, poking fun at societal expectations and the absurdities of both rural and religious life, hinting at the extravagance and follies that will follow in Gerundio's life as he embarks on his quest to become a preacher. Overall, it sets the stage for a tale filled with comedy and critical observation of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Isla, José Francisco de, 1703-1781

Editor: Lidforss, Edvard, 1833-1910

EBook No.: 62926

Published: Aug 14, 2020

Downloads: 109

Language: Spanish

Subject: Spanish fiction -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.