El Mandarín by Eça de Queirós
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About this eBook
| Author | Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900 |
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| Title | El Mandarín |
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| Summary | "El Mandarín" by Eça de Queirós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Teodoro, a resigned and underpaid civil servant, who becomes entangled in an unusual existential dilemma after reading about a wealthy Mandarín in China. The tale explores themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of one's actions as Teodoro's mundane life is disrupted by the prospect of unimaginable wealth. The opening of the novel introduces us to Teodoro, who lives a monotonous life as a low-ranking clerk, often finding solace in his daydreams and old books. During one of his nightly readings, he is captivated by a magical proposition involving a Mandarín who will leave behind great riches upon his death. Eventually, Teodoro encounters a mysterious figure who encourages him to ring a bell, triggering a series of events that lead to his astonishing inheritance of the Mandarín's fortune. This unexpected twist plants the seeds for Teodoro's subsequent moral quandary as he grapples with the implications of his newfound wealth. As he begins to explore his newfound status, the haunting presence of the Mandarín lingers, setting the stage for deeper reflections on wealth, guilt, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18228 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 40 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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