Tipos y paisajes by José María de Pereda

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Author Pereda, José María de, 1833-1906
Title Tipos y paisajes
Original Publication Madrid: Viuda e Hijos de Manuel Tello, 1899.
Series Title His Obras completas, tomo VI
Note Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Prólogo, advertencia, preludio... ó lo que ustedes quieran -- Dos sistemas -- Para ser buen arriero -- el buen paño en el arca se vende -- La romería del Carmen -- Las brujas -- Los chicos de la calle -- Blasones y talegas -- Los baños del Sardinero -- Ir por lana -- Al amor de los tizones -- Un tipo más -- Pasa-calle.
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Summary "Tipos y paisajes" by José María de Pereda is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. This collection showcases vignettes of life and characters from the author's native region, exploring the customs, virtues, and flaws of its people while intertwining themes of patriotism and nostalgia. The opening of the work presents a prologue, where the author addresses potential critiques about his portrayal of local culture and characters. He defends his approach as an honest representation rather than an embellished one, arguing that a true portrait of his homeland includes both its beauty and its imperfections. Following this, the narrative introduces a character named Don Apolinar de la Regatera, a man who embarks on a journey to the Americas for economic opportunities, and returns to his native Santander wealthier but facing the stark realities of changing times and societal transformations. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the tensions between tradition and modernity, as well as the complexities of regional identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, Spanish
Subject Spanish fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 71369
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 10, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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