Algo de todo by Juan Valera
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| Author | Valera, Juan, 1824-1905 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03017640 |
| Title | Algo de todo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | La primavera -- La cordobesa -- Un poco de crematística -- Las escritoras en España y elogio de Santa Teresa -- Sobre el Fausto de Goethe -- Sobre Shakspeare. |
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "Algo de todo" by Juan Valera is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The text showcases Valera's thoughts on a variety of subjects, including the beauty of spring and the nature of women in Córdoba, blending poetic language with philosophical musings. The work seems to be characterized by a deep exploration of natural beauty, social dynamics, and cultural identity, aiming to encapsulate the essence of both the southern Spanish landscape and its inhabitants. The opening of "Algo de todo" begins with Valera's musings on spring, expressing his struggles in capturing its beauty through words. He reflects on the challenges of conveying the joy and renewal that the season represents, acknowledging the limitations of language in the face of nature's splendor. Valera engages in a lyrical examination of how spring symbolizes youth and resurrection, while also critiquing the human tendency to overlook its significance in favor of materialistic pursuits. This portion sets the philosophical tone for the collection, revealing the author's rich appreciation for the world around him and his struggle to articulate these profound feelings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30213 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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