De Sobremesa; crónicas, Cuarta Parte (de 5) by Jacinto Benavente
"De Sobremesa; crónicas, Cuarta Parte (de 5)" by Jacinto Benavente is a collection of chronicles written in the early 20th century. The book appears to delve into various aspects of social and cultural life in Spain, merging personal reflections with broader commentary on contemporary issues, including art, society, and morality. The opening of the work introduces a tone of admiration for the achievements of fellow playwright Gregorio Martínez Sierra, particularly praising hiscomedy "Canción de cuna." It reflects on the connections between past experiences and current triumphs, emphasizing that genuine accolades stem from sustained effort rather than mere sudden success. Transitioning from personal to societal commentary, the narrative touches on various issues ranging from the representation of women to critiques of the current theatrical landscape, all while maintaining a reflective and sometimes humorous tone. The author weaves anecdotes and observations, setting a vibrant framework for the rest of the chronicles that explore the intricacies of the human experience in a rapidly changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benavente, Jacinto, 1866-1954 |
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| Title | De Sobremesa; crónicas, Cuarta Parte (de 5) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlos Colón, Josep Cols Canals, the University of Toronto and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58484 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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