De Sobremesa; crónicas, Cuarta Parte (de 5) by Jacinto Benavente

"De Sobremesa; crónicas, Cuarta Parte (de 5)" by Jacinto Benavente is a collection of chronicles written in the early 20th century. The book appears to delve into various aspects of social and cultural life in Spain, merging personal reflections with broader commentary on contemporary issues, including art, society, and morality. The opening of the work introduces a tone of admiration for the achievements of fellow playwright Gregorio Martínez Sierra, particularly praising his comedy "Canción de cuna." It reflects on the connections between past experiences and current triumphs, emphasizing that genuine accolades stem from sustained effort rather than mere sudden success. Transitioning from personal to societal commentary, the narrative touches on various issues ranging from the representation of women to critiques of the current theatrical landscape, all while maintaining a reflective and sometimes humorous tone. The author weaves anecdotes and observations, setting a vibrant framework for the rest of the chronicles that explore the intricacies of the human experience in a rapidly changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Benavente, Jacinto, 1866-1954
Title De Sobremesa; crónicas, Cuarta Parte (de 5)
Credits Produced by Carlos Colón, Josep Cols Canals, the University
of Toronto and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 51.1 (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 -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 58484
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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