02261cam a22003013u 4500 63922 UtSlPG 20260610134455.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 PQ Pereda, José María de, 1833-1906 De tal palo, tal astilla Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-11-30 Produced by Ramón Pajares Box 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) "De tal palo, tal astilla" by José María de Pereda is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story opens in a stormy mountainous landscape, setting the stage for a drama that intertwines elements of nature, societal norms, and personal narratives. The narrative introduces two characters, a traveler on horseback and his guide, Macabeo, who navigate through dangers while showcasing their contrasting personalities and perspectives on life, faith, and responsibility. At the start of the novel, readers are thrust into a tumultuous night as the protagonist, "Pateta" (Doctor Peñarrubia), seeks shelter amidst a raging storm. As the storm rages, he is accompanied by Macabeo, a steadfast yet superstitious character. Their dialogue reveals insights into their relationship and foreshadows underlying themes of fear, bravery, and existential contemplations tied to nature's unpredictability. The opening establishes a vivid and dynamic setting while hinting at deeper societal and personal conflicts that will unfold as the story progresses, particularly revolving around themes of fate, identity, and the legacies passed down through generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63922 104746 104746