| Author |
Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920 |
| Title |
Zumalacárregui
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| Original Publication |
Madrid: Librería de los Sucesores de Hernando, 1924.
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| Series Title |
Episodios nacionales. Tercera serie
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zumalac%C3%A1rregui_(episodio_nacional)
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box. (This book was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Zumalacárregui" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character of Zumalacárregui, a carlist general during the Carlist Wars in Spain, depicting his military campaigns and the complex socio-political landscape of the time. The story explores themes of loyalty, mortality, and the brutal realities of war as it intertwines with personal relationships. The opening of "Zumalacárregui" introduces the reader to the ongoing military endeavors of the eponymous character, who finds success in his campaign while simultaneously engaging in the brutalities of conflict. As he invades the Ribera de Navarra with his disciplined troops, Galdós vividly portrays the tactics and mindset of a man driven both by ambition and the necessity of harsh leadership during wartime. We are introduced to the grim fate of a captured alcalde, Don Adrián Ulibarri, who prepares for his execution while reflecting on his past and the complexities of human relationships, notably with his former lover Saloma. The beginning sets the stage for a gripping exploration of the intertwining fates of dignity, rebellion, and the constants of human despair amid historical upheaval. (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 |
Spain -- History -- Carlist War, 1833-1840 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Zumalacárregui, Tomás, 1788-1835 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74881 |
| Release Date |
Dec 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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