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100 1 _aBenavente, Jacinto,
_d1866-1954
245 1 0 _aDe Sobremesa; crónicas, Tercera Parte (de 5)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-18
508 _aProduced by Josep Cols Canals, Carlos Colón, the University of Toronto 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, Tercera Parte (de 5)" by Jacinto Benavente is a collection of chronicle essays written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on various social and cultural issues of the time, particularly in Spain, through a blend of humor and sharp observation. Benavente, an influential figure in Spanish literature, uses his essays to critique the society around him, touching on themes such as fashion, politics, and the theater, while often highlighting the absurdities and contradictions of contemporary life. The opening of this work introduces the reader to an array of topics, starting with a humorous commentary on a fashion strike among American women that has wider implications for society and personal relationships. Benavente reflects on the implications of the strike, noting potential consequences for marital dynamics and societal structures. He also shares his contemplations on the passing of time with the New Year and the nature of hope, while providing witty critiques of literary contests and the cultural scene of Madrid. Benavente's voice is both engaging and poignant, setting the stage for a blend of comedy and serious observation that characterizes this series of chronicles. (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/56770
999 _c97601
_d97601