"Cuentos ilustrados" by Nilo María Fabra is a collection of illustrated stories written in the late 19th century. The stories cover various themes, likely interweaving elements of Spanish culture, history, and perhaps social commentary through fictional narratives. The book features characters such as Santiago el Mayor, a prominent figure in Spanish tradition, who interacts with divine and earthly matters, addressing issues faced by the Spanish people. The opening portion of the collection
introduces Santiago el Mayor, who receives a divine commission to intercede with God for the betterment of Spain. During a celestial meeting with God and the Virgin Mary, Santiago expresses his desire for the people of Spain to obtain "common sense" amid their grievances. He is then granted the power to perform miracles as he travels back to Earth, where he encounters the reality of everyday life in Spain, including absurd bureaucratic practices and human folly. The narrative sets a tone of both humor and critique, as Santiago navigates the challenges of helping the people while grappling with their inherent resistance to change and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Del Cielo a España -- Un diálogo en el espacio -- La caja de cerillas -- Cuatro siglos de buen gobierno -- La taza de leche -- El Padre Carmelo -- El triunfo de la Igualdad -- El hombre único -- Lo presente juzgado por lo porvenir -- Un viaje a la República Argentina -- La Verdad desnuda -- La locura del anarquismo -- Las tijeras -- En el planeta Marte -- El dragón de Montesa, o los rectos juicios de la posteridad -- El Monstruo -- El fin de Barcelona.
Credits
Ramón Pajares Box. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Hispánica/Biblioteca Nacional de España.)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 44.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
