| Author |
Valle-Inclán, Ramón del, 1866-1936 |
| Title |
Sonata de otoño; Sonata de invierno: memorias del Marqués de Bradomín
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonatas_(Valle-Incl%C3%A1n)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Libraries and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Sonata de otoño; Sonata de invierno: memorias del Marqués de Bradomín" by Ramón del Valle-Inclán is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complex and nostalgic relationship between the titular protagonist, the Marqués de Bradomín, and Concha, a woman from his past who is now gravely ill. The narrative explores themes of love, memory, and the inexorable passage of time against a backdrop of rich, poetic imagery. At the start of the novel, the Marqués receives a poignant letter from Concha, who is dying in the old Palace of Brandeso. This letter stirs a deep emotional response in him, prompting him to reflect on their shared past. As he embarks on a journey to her side, he reminisces about their youthful love, hinting at a profound connection filled with longing and sorrow. Upon arriving, he encounters Concha's family—her sisters, now nuns—which adds a layer of bittersweet nostalgia to the tale. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of their histories, the complexities of their relationship, and the inevitable themes of loss and reminiscence that permeate their reunion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Spanish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46182 |
| Release Date |
Jul 3, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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