Los Contrastes de la Vida by Pío Baroja
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| Author | Baroja, Pío, 1872-1956 |
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| Title | Los Contrastes de la Vida |
| Series Title | Memorias de un hombre de acción, tomo 7 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Los Contrastes de la Vida" by Pío Baroja is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the political and social upheavals in Spain, particularly during the turbulent times of the early 19th century as experienced by several characters, including the protagonist, Don Eugenio Aviraneta, who reflects on his past life's adventures and intrigues. At the start of the story, we find Aviraneta at home, reading Balzac while his wife is out. Unbeknownst to him, an unexpected visit from an old friend, Don Eugenio, prompts a conversation that dives into their shared past involving political conspiracies and revolutions. As they reminisce about Aviraneta's experiences during the revolutionary periods, the narrative introduces themes of friendship, political ideologies, and the struggle for freedom, all while juxtaposing personal anecdotes with the broader historical context. The dialogue sets the stage for a richly woven tale that explores the contrasts within life and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Aviraneta e Ibargoyen, Eugenio de, 1792-1872 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51858 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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