El intruso by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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"El intruso" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dr. Aresti, a compassionate physician dedicated to serving the impoverished community of Gallarta, a mining district characterized by its brutal working conditions and deep social inequalities. The narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships, love, and violence, offering a vivid portrayal of life amidst the stark realities of industrial labor. At the
start of the novel, Dr. Aresti is awakened early in the morning by his housekeeper, Kataliñ, who informs him of a murder that has occurred. The victim, known as "El Maestrico," was a respected figure in the community with plans to marry, yet he fell prey to the turbulent passions often fueled by the hardships encountered in the mines. As Dr. Aresti prepares to investigate the crime, the narrative introduces the socio-economic struggles of the characters, highlighting the entrenched violence and desperation among the miners. The opening scenes vividly set the stage for a story that interweaves themes of love and tragedy within the harsh backdrop of a mining town, inviting readers to explore the interplay of human emotions amid dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | El intruso |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Labor -- Spain -- Vizcaya -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | Socialism -- Spain -- País Vasco -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | Nationalism -- Spain -- País Vasco -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24466 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2008 |
| Last Update | May 7, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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