Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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About this eBook
| Author | Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
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| Translator | Livingston, Arthur, 1883-1944 |
| LoC No. | 21005711 |
| Title | Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the struggles of a widow, Tona, and her two children, as they navigate the harsh realities of post-storm life in a fishing village on the Valencian coast. Central to the story is Tona’s transformation of her deceased husband’s boat into a tavern, from which she attempts to make a living while overcoming societal challenges. At the start of the novel, the peaceful lives of the fishing community are disrupted by a fierce storm that takes several boats and casts fear among the villagers. Tona, who loses her husband at sea, is left to fend for herself and her two sons, Pascualet and Tonet. As the narrative unfolds, Tona creatively re-purposes her husband’s sunken boat into a thriving beach café, showcasing her resilience and business savvy. The opening portion sets the stage for rich character development and explores themes of grief, survival, and the unyielding spirit of a mother determined to provide for her children amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29577 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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