El Comendador Mendoza by Juan Valera

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Author Valera, Juan, 1824-1905
Title El Comendador Mendoza
Obras Completas Tomo VII
Note Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Stan Goodman, Mariluz Ochoa de Olza and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "El Comendador Mendoza" by Juan Valera is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the central character, Don Fadrique López de Mendoza, who is depicted as a man of both humor and complexity, navigating life, relationships, and societal expectations in Andalusia. The narrative explores themes of identity, memory, and the intricacies of human experience through Mendoza's interactions and reflections, especially concerning love and personal legacy. The opening of the novel introduces us to the protagonist, D. Fadrique, through a blend of narrative and reflections by the author. We learn about D. Fadrique's upbringing, his spirited nature as a child, and his relationships with family and friends, particularly influenced by his father, the chacha Victoria, and the other characters in Villabermeja. As a child, he is characterized by a rebellious spirit and a knack for mischief, serving as a budding leader among his peers. The text also hints at Mendoza's eventual journey away from home for military service, setting the stage for an exploration of his life and adventures. This rich introduction establishes a tone that blends humor with a sense of nostalgia, inviting readers to delve into Mendoza's character and the world he inhabits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Atonement -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 13210
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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