Sainetes by Carlos Arniches y Barrera
QR code
"Sainetes" by Carlos Arniches y Barrera is a collection of theatrical one-act plays written in the early 20th century. The work captures the vibrant essence of everyday life in Spain, featuring a colorful cast of characters that navigate societal norms, personal ambitions, and romantic entanglements. The plays often incorporate humor, local dialects, and a touch of the absurd, making them an engaging reflection of contemporary Spanish culture. The opening portion introduces us
to a lively scene set in a modest plazuela of the lower neighborhoods. Here, we meet various characters, including Señor Eulogio, a shoemaker, and Cirila, a teasing young woman. The dialogue is filled with playful banter as Señor Eulogio and Secundino engage in humorous exchanges about relationships and social dynamics. As Cirila interacts with Secundino, their flirtation hints at a deeper web of relationships among the characters, foreshadowing conflicts and comedic situations that emerge as the narrative unfolds. The atmosphere blends lighthearted teasing with the realities of life in their community, setting the stage for entertaining encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Arniches y Barrera, Carlos, 1866-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sainetes |
| Contents | El santo de la Isidra -- La pena negra -- Las estrellas -- El amigo Melquiades o por la boca muere el pez -- El chico de las Peñuelas o no hay mal como el de la envidia -- Los pobres -- La risa del pueblo -- Los pasionales -- Los ateos. |
| Credits |
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Burlesque (Literature) |
| Subject | Spanish drama (Comedy) |
| Subject | Sainetes |
| Subject | Spanish drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63019 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 543 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!