Novelas de la Costa Azul by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

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Author Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928
LoC No. 24027716
Title Novelas de la Costa Azul
Original Publication Spain: Prometeo,1924.
Note Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Novelas de la Costa Azul: Puesta de sol. La familia del doctor Pedraza. El sol de los muertos. El comediante Fonseca. El viejo del Paseo de los Ingleses -- En la Costa Azul -- Biografía.
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Summary "Novelas de la Costa Azul" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work presents vivid narratives primarily set along the Mediterranean coast, specifically in the picturesque region known as the Costa Azul. Through skilled storytelling and human warmth, the author explores themes of aging and nostalgia, with characters that likely embody the complexities of life and reminiscence in their twilight years. The opening of "Novelas de la Costa Azul" introduces the aged Duchess of Pontecorvo, who ascends the winding streets of Roquebrune to witness the sunset. Despite her frailty and encumbrance of age, she remains spirited, reveling in the beauty of her surroundings and the memories they evoke. As she reaches a secluded garden, she unexpectedly encounters John Baldwin, a wealthy American, initiating a reflective conversation about the pleasures and melancholy of old age. Their dialogue touches upon lost ambitions, personal sacrifices, and the bittersweet nature of aging, setting the tone for the poignant explorations that follow in the collection. (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
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