Los Puritanos, y otros cuentos by Armando Palacio Valdés
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"Los Puritanos, y otros cuentos" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work features a variety of narratives that explore human experiences and emotions, likely delivered through themes of social commentary and personal struggle. Each story reflects the author’s ability to delve deeply into character development, potentially highlighting complex relationships and societal issues faced by the characters. The opening portion of the
collection introduces the first story, "El Pájaro en la Nieve," which revolves around Juan, a blind musician grappling with the despair of losing his parents and a lack of communication from his estranged brother, Santiago. As Juan navigates the streets of Madrid, he faces increasing hardship, including homelessness and hunger, while preserving hope and a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary. The night he finally sings on the streets, hoping for recognition from his brother, tragedy ensues as he struggles against the elements and societal indifference, setting up a profound exploration of human resilience and familial bonds amidst suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Faulkner, William Thomas |
| LoC No. | 05025650 |
| Title | Los Puritanos, y otros cuentos |
| Contents | El pájaro en la nieve -- La confesion de un crimen -- El sueño de un reo de muerte -- Los puritanos. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30053 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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