Sainetes by Carlos Arniches y Barrera
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| Author | Arniches y Barrera, Carlos, 1866-1943 |
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| Title | Sainetes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | El santo de la Isidra -- La pena negra -- Las estrellas -- El amigo Melquiades o por la boca muere el pez -- El chico de las Peñuelas o no hay mal como el de la envidia -- Los pobres -- La risa del pueblo -- Los pasionales -- Los ateos. |
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| Summary | "Sainetes" by Carlos Arniches y Barrera is a collection of theatrical one-act plays written in the early 20th century. The work captures the vibrant essence of everyday life in Spain, featuring a colorful cast of characters that navigate societal norms, personal ambitions, and romantic entanglements. The plays often incorporate humor, local dialects, and a touch of the absurd, making them an engaging reflection of contemporary Spanish culture. The opening portion introduces us to a lively scene set in a modest plazuela of the lower neighborhoods. Here, we meet various characters, including Señor Eulogio, a shoemaker, and Cirila, a teasing young woman. The dialogue is filled with playful banter as Señor Eulogio and Secundino engage in humorous exchanges about relationships and social dynamics. As Cirila interacts with Secundino, their flirtation hints at a deeper web of relationships among the characters, foreshadowing conflicts and comedic situations that emerge as the narrative unfolds. The atmosphere blends lighthearted teasing with the realities of life in their community, setting the stage for entertaining encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Burlesque (Literature) |
| Subject | Spanish drama (Comedy) |
| Subject | Sainetes |
| Subject | Spanish drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63019 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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