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100 1 _aOcantos, Carlos María,
_d1860-1949
245 1 0 _aQuilito
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-14
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Quilito" by Carlos María Ocantos is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against a backdrop of socio-economic struggles in Buenos Aires, focusing on the lives of a modest family intertwined with themes of class, aspiration, and familial duty. The narrative introduces Pampa, a young indigenous servant, who yearns for a more vibrant existence while constrained by her mundane household tasks, and Quilito, the son of the family, representing the aspirations and contradictions within their social status. The opening of "Quilito" vividly paints the everyday life of its characters, particularly highlighting Pampa’s longing for freedom and excitement amid the bustling celebrations of the national holiday. As she dreams of participating in the festivities, reality quickly interrupts her thoughts with chores, drawing attention to her labor and social position. Meanwhile, Quilito, who is depicted as the family's pride and hope, grapples with the expectations placed upon him and aspirations beyond his humble beginnings. The contrast between Pampa's silent sacrifices and Quilito's burgeoning identity sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their intertwined destinies as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23035
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