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Title: Semblanzas literarias
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Summary: "Semblanzas literarias" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a collection of literary portraits written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on various orators and literary figures who frequented the Ateneo, a literary and scientific institution in Madrid, showcasing both their talents and peculiarities. Through engaging anecdotes and personal insights, the author captures the vibrant spirit of the intellectual discussions of his time. The opening of "Semblanzas literarias" sets a nostalgic tone, with the author recalling the exuberance of his youth spent among fellow literary aspirants at the Ateneo. He describes the atmosphere filled with audacious discussions and the contrast between young and established figures in literature and politics. The author humorously recounts their attempts to carve out space within a prestigious institution, as they navigated the complexities of intellectual rivalry and camaraderie. This portion also highlights the mixed feelings associated with revisiting past critiques of his contemporaries, alongside a sense of obligation to reintroduce his youthful observations to a new audience. Overall, the beginning establishes a reflective narrative laced with humor, personal anecdotes, and keen observations about the literary culture of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938
EBook No.: 42376
Published: Mar 20, 2013
Downloads: 259
Language: Spanish
Subject: Spanish literature
Subject: Authors, Spanish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Semblanzas literarias
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Semblanzas literarias" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a collection of literary portraits written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on various orators and literary figures who frequented the Ateneo, a literary and scientific institution in Madrid, showcasing both their talents and peculiarities. Through engaging anecdotes and personal insights, the author captures the vibrant spirit of the intellectual discussions of his time. The opening of "Semblanzas literarias" sets a nostalgic tone, with the author recalling the exuberance of his youth spent among fellow literary aspirants at the Ateneo. He describes the atmosphere filled with audacious discussions and the contrast between young and established figures in literature and politics. The author humorously recounts their attempts to carve out space within a prestigious institution, as they navigated the complexities of intellectual rivalry and camaraderie. This portion also highlights the mixed feelings associated with revisiting past critiques of his contemporaries, alongside a sense of obligation to reintroduce his youthful observations to a new audience. Overall, the beginning establishes a reflective narrative laced with humor, personal anecdotes, and keen observations about the literary culture of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938
EBook No.: 42376
Published: Mar 20, 2013
Downloads: 259
Language: Spanish
Subject: Spanish literature
Subject: Authors, Spanish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.