La Barraca by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
"La Barraca" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the struggles of rural life in the Valencian countryside, focusing on the lives of agricultural laborers and the oppression they face from wealthier landowners. The main character seems to be the labrador titled Uncle Barret, who grapples with systemic injustice while seeking to maintain his family's legacy. At the start of the novel,the sun rises over the vast Valencian vega, illuminating the morning rituals of farmers and animals as they begin their day. We are introduced to Pepeta, a hardworking woman who struggles to support her family while facing the challenges of poverty and a husband who is indifferent to their plight. The narrative quickly shifts to Uncle Barret, who fights against both external and internal forces that threaten his family's home and lands, owned by the unscrupulous landowner, Don Salvador. The tension builds around Barret's mounting despair as he faces relentless pressure from his landlord, leading to a devastating confrontation that alters the fates of all involved. The opening sets the tone for a story laden with social critique and emotional depth, reflecting the lives of those tethered to the land amidst exploitation and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | La Barraca |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shack_(Blasco_Ib%C3%A1%C3%B1ez_novel) Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_barraca_(novela) |
| Credits | Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Valencia (Spain : Province) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tenant farmers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Absentee landlordism -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14944 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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