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100 1 _aBlasco Ibáñez, Vicente,
_d1867-1928
245 1 4 _aThe Last Lion, and Other Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-05
505 0 _aThe last lion -- The toad -- Compassion -- The windfall -- Luxury -- Rabies.
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Last Lion and Other Tales" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore themes of tradition, identity, and the clash between the past and modernity, often set against the backdrop of Spanish culture and the author's own experiences. The opening story, "The Last Lion," introduces us to the character of Señor Vicente, an elderly tanner in Valencia, who represents a dying era of craftsmanship and community values. The opening of the collection sets the stage for a vivid depiction of Valencian life and history through the eyes of Señor Vicente. As he engages with members of the guild of "blanquers", he reflects on his family's legacy and the importance of their historical lion in guild processions. There is contrasting laughter and skepticism from modern guild members, indicating the tension between old customs and contemporary perspectives. This tale poignantly illustrates the significance of memory and heritage as Señor Vicente dons the lion costume for a celebratory procession, embodying both personal pride and communal history. The narrative takes a tragic turn as the end of the procession foreshadows the character's mortality, emphasizing themes of nostalgia and the inevitability of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSpanish fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aLorente, Mariano Joaquín,
_d1883-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39062
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