Las figuras de cera: novela by Pío Baroja
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About this eBook
| Author | Baroja, Pío, 1872-1956 |
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| LoC No. | 28015913 |
| Title | Las figuras de cera: novela |
| Series Title | Memorias de un hombre de acción: #14 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Carlos Colón, The University of Toronto and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "Las figuras de cera: novela" by Pío Baroja is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to be set against the backdrop of the first Spanish civil war, weaving through the lives of various characters involved in a tapestry of intrigue and historical reflection. The main character, Chipiteguy, is a trapper and iron merchant whose life intersects with a range of colorful individuals as they navigate the complexities of tumultuous times. The opening of the novel introduces us to Aviraneta and Leguía, two characters engaged in a lively discussion about a manuscript that recounts historical events related to their lives. They reflect on figures like the Spanish consul of Bayonne, Don Agustín Fernández de Gamboa, and the exploitative behaviors that emerged during the civil war. The dialogue hints at the themes of truth versus romanticized narratives, contrasting different literary approaches to history and storytelling. The scenery shifts to 1838, where several galeras (carriages) traverse the rugged landscapes of Roncesvalles, led by characters such as Chipiteguy and his associates, establishing a sense of intrigue and foreboding as they embark on a journey fraught with potential hidden motives. (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. | 63680 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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