The Quest by Pío Baroja

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Author Baroja, Pío, 1872-1956
Translator Goldberg, Isaac, 1887-1938
Title The Quest
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Eric Eldred, Cam, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Quest" by Pío Baroja is a novel written during the late 19th century that explores the intricate and often harsh realities of urban life in Madrid. The narrative mainly revolves around the experiences of a young boy, Manuel, as he navigates the complexities of boarding-house existence and the myriad personalities that inhabit it. The book delves into themes of poverty, social struggles, and the search for identity amid a chaotic urban backdrop. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the boarding-house run by Doña Casiana, a grumpy landlady, and the various boarders who inhabit her establishment. As the night shifts into morning, the atmosphere is filled with comedic yet poignant glimpses into the lives of the inhabitants, including Petra, a servant who worries about her son Manuel’s arrival in the city. The reader is introduced to the tension between the residents, illustrated through gossip and disputes, as well as the sights and sounds of Madrid that set the stage for Manuel's journey. His entry into this world foreshadows the various challenges he will face and the lessons he will learn about love, hardship, and the complexities of adult life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8496
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 17, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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