La pata de la raposa (Novela) by Ramón Pérez de Ayala
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| Author | Pérez de Ayala, Ramón, 1880-1962 |
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| Title | La pata de la raposa (Novela) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La pata de la raposa" by Ramón Pérez de Ayala is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the decaying town of Pilares, where the atmosphere is suffused with a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, reflecting the societal transitions of its time. The book explores themes of ambition and the quest for identity through the lives of its characters, such as Manolo, a humble servant with aspirations of becoming a writer, and Alberto, a disillusioned artist wrestling with his choices and emotional entanglements. At the start of the novel, the scene is set on a late summer afternoon in 1905, capturing the tranquil yet somber ambiance of the town as its inhabitants begin to withdraw for the season. We meet Teresuca, a lively servant who flirts with Manolo, revealing their budding romance amidst the backdrop of the city’s silence. The narrative shifts to Alberto, waking up from a drunken stupor, contemplating his life choices and artistic pursuits. Through Alberto’s introspection and the interactions between characters, the opening portion introduces a world filled with both mundane routines and deeper existential musings, establishing a foundation for the unfolding drama and character dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59925 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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