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050		4	_aPQ
100	1		_aBaroja, Pío, _d1872-1956
245	1	4	_aThe Quest
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508			_aProduced by Eric Eldred, Cam, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Quest" by Pío Baroja is a novel written during the late 19th century that explores the intricate and often harsh realities of urban life in Madrid. The narrative mainly revolves around the experiences of a young boy, Manuel, as he navigates the complexities of boarding-house existence and the myriad personalities that inhabit it. The book delves into themes of poverty, social struggles, and the search for identity amid a chaotic urban backdrop. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the boarding-house run by Doña Casiana, a grumpy landlady, and the various boarders who inhabit her establishment. As the night shifts into morning, the atmosphere is filled with comedic yet poignant glimpses into the lives of the inhabitants, including Petra, a servant who worries about her son Manuel’s arrival in the city. The reader is introduced to the tension between the residents, illustrated through gossip and disputes, as well as the sights and sounds of Madrid that set the stage for Manuel's journey. His entry into this world foreshadows the various challenges he will face and the lessons he will learn about love, hardship, and the complexities of adult life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
700	1		_aGoldberg, Isaac, _d1887-1938
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8496
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