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Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente
1867
1928
Ibáñez, Vicente Blasco
Blasco Ibanez, Vicente
La Catedral
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"La Catedral" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around Gabriel Luna, who returns to Toledo after many years, haunted by his past and seeking solace in the grandeur of the cathedral that has been a central figure in his life. As Gabriel grapples with his physical decline and memories, he encounters familiar faces and reflects on the intersection of personal history with the enduring presence of the cathedral. At the start of the novel, we find Gabriel Luna, shivering in the cold dawn as he arrives at the imposing Toledo Cathedral. His thoughts are filled with nostalgia, as he reminisces about the beauty of the cathedral and the years spent away, dealing with the harshness of life elsewhere. As dawn breaks, he observes the solemnity surrounding the cathedral, noting the contrasts of beauty and decay. His experience becomes more profound as he interacts with various characters, including his brother Esteban and other denizens of the cathedral's cloisters, revealing the community’s struggles amidst the church's decline. Gabriel's weak physical state and fraught conversations hint at deeper themes of familial bonds, existential reflection, and the historical weight of the place he once called home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Toledo (Spain) -- Fiction
Catedral de Toledo -- Fiction
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