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Baroja, Pío
1872
1956
Baroja, Pio
Nessi, Pío Baroja y
Goldberg, Isaac
1887
1938
Goldberg, Dr. Isaac
The Quest
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"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.)
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