Cosas que fueron: Cuadros de costumbres by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón

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Author Alarcón, Pedro Antonio de, 1833-1891
Title Cosas que fueron: Cuadros de costumbres
Note Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Prólogo de la primera edición -- Advertencia de los editores -- La Noche-buena del poeta -- El pañuelo -- Si yo tuviera cien millones -- Cartas á mis muertos -- Lo que se ve con un anteojo -- El año nuevo -- La fea -- Diario de un madrileño -- Visitas á la Marquesa -- El cometa nuevo -- A una máscara -- Bocanada de humo -- El Carnaval en Madrid -- Mis recuerdos de agricultor -- Un maestro de antaño.
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Summary "Cosas que fueron: Cuadros de costumbres" by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book captures various social customs and reflections on life in Spain during that era, providing a window into the cultural landscape of the time. Through vivid language and rich observations, Alarcón discusses themes of nostalgia, family life, and societal changes, weaving his personal experiences into the fabric of his reflections. The opening of the work introduces us to the author's reflections on the passage of time and the inevitable changes that accompany it. Alarcón recalls the warmth and joy of Christmas Eve in his childhood home, a stark contrast to his current solitary existence in Madrid. The nostalgic tone reveals his deep longing for the familial bonds and traditions he once cherished, as he grapples with the realization of mortality and loss. The author vividly paints scenes from his past, drawing readers into his emotional landscape, illustrating the tension between past happiness and present disillusionment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Madrid (Spain) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, Spanish
Category Text
EBook-No. 61244
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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