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100 1 _aPicón, Jacinto Octavio,
_d1852-1923
245 1 3 _aEl enemigo
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-06-17
508 _aE-text prepared by Chuck Greif and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"El enemigo" by Jacinto Octavio Picón is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins on Christmas Eve in 1872, unfolding in a modest apartment building in Madrid, where the lives of several families become intertwined amidst the festive chaos. The narrative primarily follows doña Manuela, her daughter Leocadia, and the rest of their family, who cope with the challenges of poverty, social expectations, and the backdrop of political tensions during a tumultuous period in Spanish history. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene as the different households in the building celebrate Christmas in contrasting ways. While some revel in lively gatherings, the family of doña Manuela prepares a humble dinner filled with a mix of joy and sadness, reflecting both the warmth of family and the burdens of their economic struggles. The characters are introduced gradually, including Leocadia, whose lively demeanor masks deeper emotions, and her father don José, whose decline emphasizes the family's struggles. The dialogue reveals their hopes and concerns, especially regarding their son Tirso, who is coming home as an ecclesiastic, creating tension around differing viewpoints on faith and duty. The text captures the essence of Madrid life during this era, providing a rich backdrop for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpanish fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29137
999 _c69985
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