La aldea perdida by Armando Palacio Valdés
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| Author | Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938 |
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| Title |
La aldea perdida Novela-poema de costumbres campesinas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La aldea perdida" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel-poem depicting rural customs, likely written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of village life in Asturias, focusing on themes of nostalgia for a simpler past and the impact of progress on rural communities. The narrative introduces us to characters such as Quino, Bartolo, and Celso, who embark on a mission that speaks to the deeper social conflicts and camaraderie among the young men of the village. The opening of the novel sets a vivid tone through an invocation to the pastoral ideal of Arcadia, evoking memories of innocence and tranquility that have been lost to time and modernization. It then transitions to a lively dialogue between Quino and his companions as they prepare for a confrontation with rival village youths, highlighting local rivalries and the youthful bravado that accompanies them. The rich descriptions of the natural landscape and the detailed character interactions create an engaging atmosphere that draws the reader into the world of the villagers, setting the stage for conflicts and relationships that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36573 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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