000 02158cam a22003133u 4500
001 23600
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133537.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aes
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPQ
100 1 _aCaballero, Fernán,
_d1796-1877
245 1 3 _aLa gaviota
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 2007-11-23
508 _aProduced by Julie Barkley, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"La gaviota" by Fernán Caballero is a novel of customs written in the mid-19th century. The narrative seems to explore themes of societal dynamics and human relationships through the experiences of various characters aboard a ship. The opening introduces a young Spanish man, Don Carlos de la Cerda, and his interactions with a German doctor, Fritz Stein, highlighting their contrasting backgrounds and aspirations. At the start of the novel, the scene is set aboard the steamship "Royal Sovereign" as it departs from Falmouth, with passengers grappling with seasickness. Amidst the chaos, the calm demeanor and noble appearance of Don Carlos stand out as he observes the plight of a struggling English family. His interest is piqued by Fritz Stein, a young German on his way to the civil war in Navarra, seeking a position as a surgeon despite his lack of connections or knowledge of Spain. Their conversations reveal Stein's gentle nature and ideals, while Don Carlos displays a sense of compassion and generosity, offering his help and fostering a burgeoning friendship that may play a significant role in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpanish fiction -- 19th century
653 _aWomen -- Spain -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23600
999 _c64652
_d64652