La bodega by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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| Author | Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
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| Title | La bodega |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La bodega" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Fermín Montenegro, a young employee at the renowned wine house Dupont in Jerez, Spain, as he navigates personal and societal tensions against the backdrop of social upheaval and revolutionary movements in the region. The opening of "La bodega" introduces us to Fermín Montenegro, who arrives late for work at the Dupont brothers' bodega, feeling an unusual sense of newness despite his long tenure there. The narrative then shifts to the recent return of Fernando Salvatierra, a former revolutionary who has just been released from prison. Salvatierra’s ideals and humanitarian concerns resonate deeply with Fermín, who reflects on their past connection and the impact of social inequalities. As Fermín balances his admiration for Salvatierra with the strict authority of his boss, don Pablo Dupont, the stage is set for a compelling exploration of class conflict, personal loyalty, and the struggle for social justice within a richly described setting of wine production and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Peasant uprisings -- Spain -- Jerez de la Frontera -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28927 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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