| Author |
Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920 |
| Title |
Juan Martín el Empecinado
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| Original Publication |
Spain: Librería de los Sucesores de Hernando,1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Juan Martín el Empecinado" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the Spanish guerilla warfare during the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the character Juan Martín, a significant figure in the resistance against the French invaders. Through a vivid portrayal of the hardships faced by both the Spanish soldiers and the civilian population, the narrative delves into themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle for national identity. The opening of the novel sets the stage by introducing the disastrous impact of the war on villages and their inhabitants. The narrator reflects on the devastation caused by battles, the struggle for survival, and the chaotic dynamics of guerrilla warfare. Notably, it features a sense of camaraderie among soldiers and distress among the villagers dealing with the aftermath of the conflict. Various characters—including Juan Martín himself—emerge in a world of desperation but also resilience, as they navigate the complexities of fighting an invading army while trying to maintain their humanity amidst the chaos. The descriptions and dialogues provide a rich tapestry of life during this tumultuous period, igniting the reader's curiosity about the unfolding events and the historical significance of the guerrillas in Spanish resistance efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Martín, Juan, 1775-1825 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67705 |
| Release Date |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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