Los Hombres de Pro by José María de Pereda
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"Los Hombres de Pro" by José María de Pereda is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The book examines social and political interactions in a rural setting, emphasizing the lives and peculiarities of its inhabitants, particularly focusing on the main character, Gedeón, whose journey reflects broader social themes. The opening of "Los Hombres de Pro" sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the protagonist Gedeón, portrayed as an
average individual who personifies a range of human vanity and mediocrity. It hints at the dynamics of his relationships with others in his community, including friends and adversaries, as well as the social and political commentary that Pereda weaves into the narrative. The beginning delves into Gedeón's character as he navigates life marked by egoism and the everyday struggles inherent in provincial life. The writing style is rich, painting vivid pictures of local customs and dialogues, effectively transporting readers to the heart of Cantabrian culture and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pereda, José María de, 1833-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | Los Hombres de Pro |
| Credits |
Produced by Stan Goodman, Chuck Greif and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14995 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 484 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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