De Sobremesa; crónicas, Quinta Parte (de 5) by Jacinto Benavente
"De Sobremesa; crónicas, Quinta Parte (de 5)" by Jacinto Benavente is a collection of chronicles likely written in the early 20th century. This work encapsulates a range of social and cultural commentary, reflective of the author's keen insights into Spanish society, politics, and the arts during his lifetime. The text invites readers to explore various topics, from the emerging critiques of theatrical productions to the nature of admiration towards artists, providing arich tapestry of reflections grounded in Benavente's perceptive observations. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to a vibrant array of discussions centered around current events and social issues. It begins with the celebratory tone surrounding the launch of a new warship, shifting into critiques of existing societal norms and attitudes, particularly regarding the interplay between art, culture, and religion. Benavente tackles various subjects like the hypocrisy surrounding religious practices on transatlantic ships, particularly how they relate to broader societal debates about tolerance and belief. The author also comments on the state of artistic expressions, referencing painters and playwrights, while humorously revealing the peculiarities of contemporary social interactions. This mix of wit and analysis sets the tone for an engaging exploration of the era's intellectual climate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Benavente, Jacinto, 1866-1954 |
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| Title | De Sobremesa; crónicas, Quinta Parte (de 5) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlos Colón, Josep Cols Canals 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. | 58545 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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