Thespis (novelas cortas y cuentos) by Carlos O. Bunge
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"Thespis (novelas cortas y cuentos)" by Carlos O. Bunge is a collection of short novels and stories written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore various themes through a diverse array of characters and moods, celebrating the artistic legacy of Thespis, the ancient Greek figure credited with the inception of theater. The opening portion suggests that Bunge's work will intertwine elements of drama and personal introspection, highlighting the complexities
of human experience. The beginning of "Thespis" introduces a prologue that pays homage to Thespis himself, discussing his significance as the father of Greek theater through the invention of the dialogue format in performances. This framing sets the stage for the subsequent narratives, starting with "El último grande de España," which outlines the life of a young noble, Pablo, who is deeply affected by the values bestowed upon him from his family and his overbearing sister, Eusebia. The story conveys Pablo's internal struggles concerning duty and love amidst the rigidity of aristocratic expectations, showcasing his interactions with both past influences and contemporary societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bunge, Carlos O. (Carlos Octavio), 1875-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | Thespis (novelas cortas y cuentos) |
| Contents | Prólogo -- Máscaras Trágicas: El último grande de españa. El chucro. La madrina de Lita. La agonía de Cervantes. El justiciero. Pesadilla drolática (Impresiones de veinticuatro horas de fiebre) -- Máscaras Cómicas: El más zonzo. Almas y rostros. La tiranía del bridge. Monsieur Jaccotot. El canto del cisne. El capitán Pérez. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26771 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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