El clavo by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón
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Author | Alarcón, Pedro Antonio de, 1833-1891 |
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Title | El clavo |
Original Publication | Spain: B. Rodríguez Serra,1900. |
Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //es.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_clavo |
Note | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
Credits | Ramón Pajares Box |
Summary | "El clavo" by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón is a novel written during the mid-19th century. This work intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and justice, centering around the mysterious relationship between a man and a woman who are both burdened by their pasts. With elements of romanticism and psychological depth, the narrative unfolds through the perspective of various characters, exploring their interconnected fates. The story begins with Felipe, who encounters a beautiful woman, later revealed to be Gabriela Zahara, during a night journey. Unbeknownst to him, she harbors a tragic secret involving her deceased husband, Alfonso Gutiérrez del Romeral. As the plot develops, Gabriela's past is unraveled through the lens of her tumultuous relationship and the eventual revelation of her involvement in her husband's death, marked by the infamous "clavo" (nail) embedded in his skull. The narrative builds around themes of love and despair, culminating in a courtroom drama where justice and morality are put to the test, ultimately leading to Gabriela's tragic fate. Through the intertwining stories and character arcs, Alarcón explores the moral complexities of love, guilt, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | Spanish |
LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
Subject | Spanish fiction -- 19th century |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 67248 |
Release Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 267 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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