The Joy of Captain Ribot by Armando Palacio Valdés

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Author Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938
Translator Smith, Minna Caroline, 1860-1929
Uniform Title La alegría del capitán Ribot. English
Title The Joy of Captain Ribot
Note Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Joy of Captain Ribot" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque coastal city of Valencia, Spain, and revolves around Captain Ribot, a ship captain who navigates between Barcelona and Hamburg. This narrative promises a rich exploration of human relationships, ideals, and the vibrant Mediterranean culture, with a particular emphasis on the innocent joys and complexities of life as experienced by Ribot and the people he encounters, including the lovely Cristina and her mother. The opening of the novel introduces Captain Ribot as he arrives in Gijón, excited for a meal crafted by his beloved cook, Señora Ramona. However, an unexpected rescue mission interrupts his culinary anticipation when he leaps into action to save a woman from drowning. Following their escape from danger, a connection forms between Ribot and the young woman’s daughter, Doña Cristina. Throughout the initial chapters, the mix of light-heartedness and romantic tension emerges as the captain grapples with emotions and circumstances surrounding his interactions with Cristina, setting the stage for deeper explorations of love, obligation, and the beauty of life intertwined with the themes of familial bonds and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spanish fiction -- Translations into English
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