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Arniches y Barrera, Carlos
1866
1943
Barrera, Carlos Arniches y
Arniches, Carlos
Arniches, C. (Carlos)
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Los caciques
farsa cómica de costumbres de política rural, distribuída en tres actos
$aSpain :$bR. Velasco, impresor,$c1920.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_caciques_(obra_de_teatro)
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"Los caciques" by Carlos Arniches y Barrera is a comedic farce written in the early 20th century. The play revolves around the intricacies and absurdities of rural politics in Spain, highlighting the influence of local leaders known as "caciques." The opening introduces several key characters including the misguided mayor Don Acisclo, who has a tumultuous relationship with the public, and the young romantic Alfredo, who seeks to win the heart of his love interest, Cristina, amidst the political turmoil. The opening of the play sets the stage for a humorous exploration of rural life and politics. It begins with scenes that present the mayor's struggles with corrupt governance as various locals approach him with grievances, showcasing his tyrannical demeanor and the pervasive corruption in their dealings. Simultaneously, the romantic subplot unfolds with Alfredo, apprehensive about his social standing and intentions toward Cristina, who is entangled in her own woes of lost love. As the scenes progress, a sense of impending conflict arises with the introduction of a new inspector from the central government aimed at scrutinizing their corrupt practices, creating a comedic yet tense atmosphere as Acisclo tries to save face amidst the chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/loscaciquesfarsa00arni
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1920
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Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Spanish drama -- 20th century
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