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100 1 _aBenavente, Jacinto,
_d1866-1954
245 1 0 _aDe Sobremesa; crónicas, Segunda Parte (de 5)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-07-03
508 _aProduced by Nahum Maso i Carcases, Josep Cols Canals, Carlos Colón and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"De Sobremesa; crónicas, Segunda Parte (de 5)" by Jacinto Benavente is a collection of literary chronicles written in the early 20th century. The work provides a satirical and insightful commentary on various aspects of Spanish society, politics, and culture through a light, conversational tone often reminiscent of informal gatherings. Benavente captures the nuances of contemporary life, reflecting on topics such as the absurdities of fashion, the behavior of the public, and the dynamics of theater and politics in Spain. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to Benavente's witty observations on societal issues and cultural trends of the time. He discusses the peculiar recommendations of a government minister about bullfighting, highlighting the irony of public protests and the public's obsession with spectacle. The author then shifts to fashion, spotlighting an actor's oversized hat that draws attention both for its ridiculousness and its reception. Through a blend of humor and keen observation, Benavente presents a critique of societal norms and political commentary, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of themes that resonate even in contemporary conversations. This opening portion reflects the author's ability to weave commentary into an accessible format, inviting readers to ponder the interplay between culture, politics, and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpanish fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55038
999 _c95870
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