02279cam a22003253u 4500 12368 UtSlPG 20260610133308.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en es iso639-1 PC PQ Gorostiza, Manuel Eduardo de, 1789-1851 Contigo Pan y Cebolla Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier With notes, exercises and vocabulary. Release date is 2004-05-01 Produced by Stan Goodman, Mariluz Ochoa de Olza and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Contigo Pan y Cebolla" by Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza is a prose comedy written in the early 19th century. The play offers an engaging glimpse into various aspects of Spanish life and thought, primarily revolving around a family dynamic and the complexities of romance and social expectations. The main characters include Doña Matilde, who grapples with her feelings for Don Eduardo, a suitor whose financial status becomes a contentious point in their relationship. The opening of the play introduces Doña Matilde, who is in a state of distress as she prepares for a pivotal moment that will determine her future. She confides in Bruno, her servant, about her anxiety regarding her father's impending decision about her marriage. When Don Eduardo arrives, their banter reveals a deeper connection, yet Matilde is torn by her father's expectations and her own desires. As the scenes unfold, the audience witnesses the characters navigating their emotions and societal pressures, setting the stage for the comedic twists and revelations to come. The play's humorous dialogue and relatable themes of love and familial duty suggest a lighthearted exploration of these timeless issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish language -- Readers McGuire, Elizabeth, 1879- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12368 53786 53786