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Title: La bona gent : Obra en quatre actes
Original Publication: Barcelona: Antonio López, Editor, Llibreria Espanyola, 1906.
Credits: Joan Queralt Gil
Summary: "La bona gent: Obra en quatre actes" by Santiago Rusiñol is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. This work explores societal dynamics through the lens of characters involved in a pawnbroking establishment, revealing the struggles and interactions among the economically deprived and the well-off. The play presents a rich tapestry of characters including Sr. Batista, the pawnbroker, who navigates the moral complexities related to his business and interactions with customers and family. The opening of the play introduces us to a bustling pawnbroker’s shop where various characters come and go, each bringing their struggles and personal histories. Sr. Batista is depicted as shrewd yet sympathetic, often reflecting on the nature of poverty and human dignity as he deals with customers like a desperate woman seeking money for her sick husband. The conversations among Batista's employees and customers reflect a blend of humor and commentary on social class, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life. As the characters navigate their relationships, Rusiñol sets the stage for deeper explorations of themes such as familial obligation, societal norms, and individual aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Rusiñol, Santiago, 1861-1931
EBook No.: 73060
Published: Feb 27, 2024
Downloads: 120
Language: Catalan
Subject: Catalan drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: La bona gent : Obra en quatre actes
Original Publication: Barcelona: Antonio López, Editor, Llibreria Espanyola, 1906.
Credits: Joan Queralt Gil
Summary: "La bona gent: Obra en quatre actes" by Santiago Rusiñol is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. This work explores societal dynamics through the lens of characters involved in a pawnbroking establishment, revealing the struggles and interactions among the economically deprived and the well-off. The play presents a rich tapestry of characters including Sr. Batista, the pawnbroker, who navigates the moral complexities related to his business and interactions with customers and family. The opening of the play introduces us to a bustling pawnbroker’s shop where various characters come and go, each bringing their struggles and personal histories. Sr. Batista is depicted as shrewd yet sympathetic, often reflecting on the nature of poverty and human dignity as he deals with customers like a desperate woman seeking money for her sick husband. The conversations among Batista's employees and customers reflect a blend of humor and commentary on social class, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life. As the characters navigate their relationships, Rusiñol sets the stage for deeper explorations of themes such as familial obligation, societal norms, and individual aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Rusiñol, Santiago, 1861-1931
EBook No.: 73060
Published: Feb 27, 2024
Downloads: 120
Language: Catalan
Subject: Catalan drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.