The Blood of the Arena by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
"The Blood of the Arena" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Juan Gallardo, a prominent bullfighter, as he navigates his rise to fame and the emotional complexities associated with his profession. Through vivid depictions of bullfighting culture, the book explores themes of ambition, the struggle for public adoration, and the ever-present possibility of death. The opening of the novel introduces JuanGallardo on the day of a significant bullfight in Madrid. As he prepares for the event, readers witness his interactions with admirers and friends who regard him as a hero. Despite their enthusiasm, Gallardo experiences anxiety and self-doubt, highlighting the mental toll of his profession. The narrative sets the stage for the impending dangers within the bullring, illustrating both the adoration he receives from the masses and the weight of expectation that accompanies his role. Through this, the story delves into the intricate dynamics of fame, personal fulfillment, and mortality inherent in the world of bullfighting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
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| Illustrator | Kinney, Margaret West, 1872-1952 |
| Illustrator | Kinney, Troy, 1871-1938 |
| Translator | Douglas, Frances, 1870-1969 |
| LoC No. | 11028879 |
| Uniform Title | Sangre y arena. English |
| Title | The Blood of the Arena |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Bullfighters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33799 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 233 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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