El Tesoro de Gastón: Novela by condesa de Emilia Pardo Bazán
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| Author | Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de, 1852-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Passos, José |
| Title | El Tesoro de Gastón: Novela |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "El Tesoro de Gastón: Novela" by condesa de Emilia Pardo Bazán is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. This novel revolves around Gastón de Landrey, a young man returning from Paris only to confront the ruin of his family's estate and the consequences of his extravagant lifestyle. As he faces the grim realities of his financial situation, the story hints at themes of responsibility, moral introspection, and the value of heritage. The opening of the novel introduces Gastón as he arrives at Madrid's North Station, burdened by fatigue and anxiety about his financial troubles. Despite having enjoyed a lavish lifestyle after inheriting from his mother, he now grapples with the aftermath of his recklessness and the role of his untrustworthy advisor, Don Jerónimo. After a sleepless night, filled with a mix of memories and regrets, he seeks solace from his only living relative, his aunt, the Comendadora, who lives in a convent. This beginning sets the stage for Gastón's journey into self-discovery and the search for a family treasure that could restore his fortunes, intertwining personal loss with the prospect of redemptive legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54791 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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