| Author |
Mestres, Apeles, 1854-1936 |
| Title |
La barca dels afligits : Marina en un acte
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| Original Publication |
Barcelona: Imprempta d'Art, 1916.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Joan Queralt Gil
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| Summary |
"La barca dels afligits: Marina en un acte" by Apel·les Mestres is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. This work, marked by its dialogue-driven narrative, explores themes of familial conflict, emotional struggles, and the quest for understanding among its characters, all set against the backdrop of a fishing community. The play unfolds on a beach where a group of fishermen and their families face a tempest of silent despair. Key characters include Cinto, the father grappling with his uncommunicative sons Cintet and Ciset, along with Mero, whose daughter Ventureta yearns for connection. As the characters oscillate between moments of humor and reflective sorrow, their misunderstandings and grievances become palpable. The story reaches a pivotal point when the characters finally confront each other, leading to revelations and resolutions that transform their relationships. Thus, the narrative not only depicts the trials of everyday life but also emphasizes the healing power of communication and relationship building within intimate circles, capturing the essence of human interaction in a vividly relatable way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Catalan |
| LoC Class |
PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Catalan drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72977 |
| Release Date |
Feb 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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