Essays and soliloquies by Miguel de Unamuno

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Author Unamuno, Miguel de, 1864-1936
Translator Flitch, J. E. Crawford (John Ernest Crawford), 1881-1946
Title Essays and soliloquies
Original Publication United States: Alfred A. Knopf, 1925.
Contents The spirit of Castile -- Spanish individualism -- Some arbitrary reflections upon Europeanization -- The Spanish Christ -- The sepulchre of Don Quixote -- The helmet of Mambrino -- Don Quixote's niece -- The religion of Quixotism -- Large and small towns -- To my readers -- Soliloquies -- My religion -- Solitude -- Intellectuality and spirituality -- The materialism of the masses -- The man of flesh and bone -- The problem of immortality -- Creative faith -- The song of the eternal waters -- The tower of Monterrey.
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Summary "Essays and Soliloquies" by Miguel de Unamuno is a collection of reflective essays that delves into the complexities of human existence and the Spanish identity, likely written in the early 20th century. Through his vibrant prose, Unamuno engages deeply with themes of individuality, culture, and spirituality, aiming to connect the personal with the collective experience of Spain. The reader is invited into the author's philosophical musings, exploring concepts that reflect his tumultuous relationship with his homeland and the universal human condition. The opening of the work introduces us to Unamuno’s confinement on the island of Fuerteventura, where he finds solitude conducive to introspection and writing. In his preface, he reflects on his feelings of discontent regarding anthologies of his work and underscores his belief that his writings embody not just ideas, but his very essence as a person. He insists that his thoughts cannot be reduced to a systematic philosophy but are rather a tapestry woven from his linguistic and emotional experiences. As he observes the sea, he recognizes the beauty and gravity inherent in existence, establishing a tone of earnest contemplation that permeates the essays to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Essays
Subject Spain -- Civilization
Category Text
EBook-No. 71260
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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