Las Ilusiones del Doctor Faustino, v.1 by Juan Valera
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"Las Ilusiones del Doctor Faustino" by Juan Valera is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a fictional village called Villabermeja and revolves around its inhabitants, particularly focusing on the character Don Juan Fresco, an older gentleman who contemplates life, society, and the concept of illusions. Through his dialogues, the story explores deep philosophical themes, including the nature of happiness and the role of illusions in human
experience. The opening of the novel establishes a philosophical framework through a conversation between the narrator and Don Juan Fresco. Fresco reflects on the passage of time and how experiences shape one's perceptions and beliefs. In this dialogue, he delves into the topic of illusions, arguing that they can often hinder one's understanding of reality, juxtaposed against a backdrop of charming insights about the simple life in Villabermeja. The narrative hints at a poignant story related to a character named Doctor Faustino, which suggests deeper emotional layers yet to be explored as the plot unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Valera, Juan, 1824-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | Las Ilusiones del Doctor Faustino, v.1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52093 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 432 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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