| Author |
Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
| Title |
Los argonautas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chuck Greif and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Los argonautas" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Fernando de Ojeda, who is characterized as a poet and dreamer, experiencing emotional turmoil as he prepares to leave for Buenos Aires after a recent separation from his lover, María Teresa. As Ojeda grapples with his feelings of love and loss, the narrative unfolds around themes of longing, existential reflection, and the passage of time. The opening of "Los argonautas" immerses readers in a vibrant setting where Fernando de Ojeda attempts to write, only to be distracted by the lively atmosphere surrounding him. As he taps into his memories of María Teresa, the emotional weight of their impending separation becomes palpable. The initial scenes portray his introspection and provide a vivid depiction of the environments and characters around him, establishing a contrast between his inner turmoil and the external world. The narrative paints Ojeda's struggle with the distance that awaits him and the ache of memories that linger, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of love's complexities throughout the novel. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25640 |
| Release Date |
May 30, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 17, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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