02118cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500170015626400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950800960039052012050048653400450169165300200173685600430175699900170179923236UtSlPG20260610133531.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aes2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBlasco Ibáñez, Vicente,d1867-192810aMare nostrum 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-29  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Mare nostrum" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the life and adventures of Ulises Ferragut, a young boy whose imagination is stirred by tales of history, love, and dreams of adventure, particularly inspired by a Greek empress and the rich maritime culture surrounding the Mediterranean. The narrative delves into the intricate relationships between family, history, and the sea, showcasing the aspirations and innocence of the protagonist.  The opening of "Mare nostrum" introduces us to Ulises Ferragut and his father, Don Esteban, a notary fascinated by the past and a lover of history. Through their visits to the church of Santa Bárbara, Ulises becomes captivated by the story of Empress Constanza Augusta, whose life and legacy ignite his imagination. While catching glimpses of the past in his father's tales, Ulises grapples with the realities of his present life, from desiring adventures upon the sea to defining his future. The first chapter sets the stage for Ulises’ quest for identity, revealing his connection to a world that blends historical significance with personal aspiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSpanish fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23236  c64288d64288