Las figuras de cera: novela
Baroja, Pío, 1872-1956
Las figuras de cera: novela - 1 online resource : multiple file formats - Memorias de un hombre de acción: #14 . - Memorias de un hombre de acción: #14 .
Release date is 2020-11-08
Carlos Colón, The University of Toronto and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Carlos Colón, The University of Toronto and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
"Las figuras de cera: novela" by Pío Baroja is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to be set against the backdrop of the first Spanish civil war, weaving through the lives of various characters involved in a tapestry of intrigue and historical reflection. The main character, Chipiteguy, is a trapper and iron merchant whose life intersects with a range of colorful individuals as they navigate the complexities of tumultuous times. The opening of the novel introduces us to Aviraneta and Leguía, two characters engaged in a lively discussion about a manuscript that recounts historical events related to their lives. They reflect on figures like the Spanish consul of Bayonne, Don Agustín Fernández de Gamboa, and the exploitative behaviors that emerged during the civil war. The dialogue hints at the themes of truth versus romanticized narratives, contrasting different literary approaches to history and storytelling. The scenery shifts to 1838, where several galeras (carriages) traverse the rugged landscapes of Roncesvalles, led by characters such as Chipiteguy and his associates, establishing a sense of intrigue and foreboding as they embark on a journey fraught with potential hidden motives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Aviraneta e Ibargoyen, Eugenio de, 1792-1872 -- Fiction
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Las figuras de cera: novela - 1 online resource : multiple file formats - Memorias de un hombre de acción: #14 . - Memorias de un hombre de acción: #14 .
Release date is 2020-11-08
Carlos Colón, The University of Toronto and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Carlos Colón, The University of Toronto and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
"Las figuras de cera: novela" by Pío Baroja is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to be set against the backdrop of the first Spanish civil war, weaving through the lives of various characters involved in a tapestry of intrigue and historical reflection. The main character, Chipiteguy, is a trapper and iron merchant whose life intersects with a range of colorful individuals as they navigate the complexities of tumultuous times. The opening of the novel introduces us to Aviraneta and Leguía, two characters engaged in a lively discussion about a manuscript that recounts historical events related to their lives. They reflect on figures like the Spanish consul of Bayonne, Don Agustín Fernández de Gamboa, and the exploitative behaviors that emerged during the civil war. The dialogue hints at the themes of truth versus romanticized narratives, contrasting different literary approaches to history and storytelling. The scenery shifts to 1838, where several galeras (carriages) traverse the rugged landscapes of Roncesvalles, led by characters such as Chipiteguy and his associates, establishing a sense of intrigue and foreboding as they embark on a journey fraught with potential hidden motives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
28015913
Aviraneta e Ibargoyen, Eugenio de, 1792-1872 -- Fiction
PQ