La nave de los locos : novela by Pío Baroja
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"La nave de los locos: novela" by Pío Baroja is a fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins with a philosophical exploration among three friends—writers and debaters—who engage in discussions about the nature of the novel and its techniques. Through their conversations, Baroja introduces themes of absurdity and the intellectual struggles within artistic creation, setting a reflective tone as they contemplate their upcoming journey and the creative
processes behind their literary pursuits. The opening portion of the novel establishes a vivid setting, highlighting a journey to find a missing character named Chipiteguy. Alvarito, along with his companion Manón, is determined to venture into Spain amidst political turmoil in search of their friend. The dialogue unfolds as they prepare for the adventure, revealing the close bond between the protagonists while introducing conflicts, skepticism, and a determination to confront dangers that lie ahead. The narrative blends elements of humor and serious contemplation, suggesting that the journey is not only physical but also an exploration of human folly and the motivations behind the characters’ actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baroja, Pío, 1872-1956 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 28020075 |
| Title | La nave de los locos : novela |
| Original Publication | Madrid: Caro Raggio, 1925. |
| Credits | Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spain -- History -- Carlist War, 1833-1840 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Aviraneta e Ibargoyen, Eugenio de, 1792-1872 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74566 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 455 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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