Author: Enrique A. Baloyra
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 378
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The thirteen original essays in this volume explore the dynamics of continuity, conflict, and change in Cuba. Analyzed here are the historical trends and patterns of conflict in Cuba compared to contradictions that inevitably arise in any political system.
Author: Libros Latinos (Firm)
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Category : Caribbean Area
Languages : en
Pages : 102
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Category : Admirals
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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Author: Jose Ulloa
Publisher: Palibrio
ISBN: 1617644951
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 123
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FUGA ILEGAL PELIGROSA Tan real como la vida misma. Una narracion sencilla y amena donde se relatan los momentos dificiles y angustiosos a los que se enfrentan los inmigrantes cubanos venciendo muchas dificultades en una travesia peligrosa a traves del Estrecho de la Florida en busca de un mundo mejor donde en muchas ocasiones encuentran la muerte. Estos relatos han sido contados por muchos en las esquinas, en los juegos de domino, en los bares etc pero muy pocos se han dedicado a escribirlos. Es en sintesis, un llamado a la reflexion y una alerta ante el peligro.
Author: John E. Lyon
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ISBN: 0856685658
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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Written in the early 1920s, Lights of Bohemia is set in the twilight phase of Madrid's bohemian artistic life against the turbulent social and political background of events between 1900 and 1920.
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Languages : en
Pages : 912
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Author: Benito Pérez Galdós
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 144380777X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 403
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Benito Pérez Galdós, considered Spain’s most important novelist after Cervantes, wrote 77 novels, several works of theater and a number of other tomes during his lifetime (1843–1920). His works have been translated into all major languages of the world, and many of his most highly regarded novels, those of the contemporary period, have been translated into English two, three and even four times over. Of the few “contemporary novels” of Galdós that until now have not come to light in English, The Forbidden is certainly among the most noteworthy. The story line concerns a wealthy philanderer, José María Bueno de Guzmán, who attempts to buy the favors of his three beautiful married cousins. He is successful with the first, Eloísa, a grasping materialist who falls deeply in love with him. Then he rejects her in order to attempt to seduce the youngest, Camila. Meanwhile, the third, the pseudo-intellectual María Juana, jealous, seduces José María. But it is Camila, healthy, impetuous and wild, who resists his temptations and holds our attention. The novelist and critic Leopoldo Alas, Galdós’s contemporary, calls her “the most feminine, graceful, lively female character that any modern novelist has painted.” As a naturalistic study, in the manner of Balzac in particular, principal characters of Galdós’s other novels (El doctor Centeno, La de Bringas, La familia de León Roch) become fleetingly visible in The Forbidden. In addition, the entire Bueno de Guzmán family gives evidence of the naturalistic emphasis on heredity: they all display certain physical or mental disorders. Eloísa has a morbid fear of feathers, María Juana often feels that she has a tiny piece of cloth caught in her teeth, José María suffers bouts of depression, an uncle is a kleptomaniac, one of the relatives writes letters to himself, etc. At the same time, this novel shows the foibles of Spanish society where status is determined by one’s associates, by the wearing of finery, and by living on borrowed money. In their history of Spanish literature, Chandler and Schwartz call Galdós “the greatest novelist of the nineteenth century and the only one who deserves to be mentioned in the same breath with great novelists like Balzac, Dickens and Dostoievsky.” The Forbidden, written at the height of the author’s creative powers, is a major work and its publication for an English-speaking audience is long overdue.
Author: Guy De Maupassant
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 131
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Discover the intriguing and revealing narrative of ""The Will"" by Guy De Maupassant. This thought-provoking short story delves into the complexities and consequences of a will left by a deceased individual. Maupassant's narrative explores themes of inheritance, human nature, and the often unpredictable outcomes of legal decisions. De Maupassant masterfully examines the impact of a will on the relationships and lives of those left behind, using the document as a lens to explore deeper themes of greed, morality, and family dynamics. The story provides a compelling look at how the division of wealth can reveal the true nature of individuals. ""The Will"" is ideal for readers who enjoy stories with a focus on legal and moral dilemmas. Perfect for those who appreciate Guy De Maupassant's ability to blend social commentary with engaging storytelling.
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Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
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Includes entries for maps and atlases.
Author: Pío Baroja
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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