The Legends and Poetry of Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
Monte de las Animas
It tells what happened in the Monte de las Animas, located on the outskirts of Soria, on the banks of the Duero River. Legend has it that it happened to a young man named Alonso trying to please his cousin. The action takes place in the Middle Ages, and the legend is told by the character Alonso, within the work.
You could say that at the time, the account recalls some facts that the character himself knew. The facts are detailed. Then, a flashback occurs, i.e., it recalls a story
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THE KISS
1. Summary:
French troops come in Toledo in the early nineteenth century. One of the captains is housed in a church with some of his soldiers. The next day, officers gather at the Zocodover and ask the captain to that he spent the night, this says a noise woke him up at night and before bed in the dark could see a beautiful woman but this was marble , at his side stood another statue, but this time from a soldier who the captain assumed was her husband. Upon hearing this, his comrades decide
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THE KISS
1. Summary:
French troops arrive in Toledo in the early nineteenth century. One of the captains is quartered in a church with some of his soldiers. The next day, officers gather at the Zocodover and ask the captain about his night. He tells them that a noise woke him up, and in the darkness, he saw a beautiful woman, but she was made of marble. At his side stood another statue, this time of a soldier, whom the captain assumed was her husband. Upon hearing this, his comrades decide to go see
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Monte de las Animas
Set on the outskirts of Soria, along the banks of the Duero River, the legend of Monte de las Animas tells the tale of a young man named Alonso and his quest to win the heart of his cousin. Taking place in the Middle Ages, the legend unfolds through Alonso’s perspective, offering a glimpse into his memories and experiences.
The story unfolds in a flashback, recounting events that transpired over a 24-hour period, from morning until the following dawn. Alonso, the heir to the land
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Camilo José Cela
Trying to Pigeonhole Various Trends: Realism, Objectivism
Camilo José Cela is one of the most prolific and innovative writers of Spanish society, each of his narrative techniques and literary works unique. Poet, playwright, essayist, writer, and storyteller, Cela was born in Cortines in 1916 and died in 2002. An admirer of the writers of the Generation of ’98 and a big fan of Pío Baroja, we find very distinctive characters and environments in his novels. His works are characterized
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The Gold Bracelet
Abstract
Pedro Alfonso de Orellana’s love for Maria Antunez knew no bounds. One day, he found her crying. After much insistence, he discovered that she desperately desired a gold bracelet depicting the Virgen del Sagrario, the patron saint of Toledo.
Driven by his love, Pedro attempted to steal the coveted bracelet from the Cathedral that night. However, he was unable to do so, as he witnessed supernatural beings, hideous vermin, and resurrected corpses
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