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Pedro Antonio de Alarcón

    March 10, 1833 – July 19, 1891

    Pedro Antonio de Alarcón was a Spanish novelist celebrated for bringing Andalusian village life vividly to the page. He masterfully adapted popular traditions, infusing his narratives with keen psychological insights and lively depictions of local culture. His distinctive voice and storytelling talent made a significant mark on Spanish literature, offering readers compelling glimpses into the human condition. Alarcón's work continues to resonate for its rich portrayal of life and its deep understanding of character.

    Pedro Antonio de Alarcón
    El sombrero de tres picos
    El escándalo
    Narraciones inverosímiles
    Meistererzählungen
    The Strange Friend of Tito Gil
    The Three-Cornered Hat
    • The Three-Cornered Hat

      • 210 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.6(135)Add rating

      Recognized for its significance in literature, this book serves as an essential resource for scholars and future generations. Presented in its original print format, it retains any marks or annotations to honor its authentic character and historical context. This dedication to preserving its true nature ensures that the book's value and legacy are not lost over time.

      The Three-Cornered Hat
    • The Strange Friend of Tito Gil

      • 94 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Phantasmagorical short novel of suicide's pact with Death, historic setting in eighteenth century Spain shifts at conclusion to year 2316 and the end of the world. Peculiar juxtaposition of folklore motifs with cosmological overview nonetheless effective.

      The Strange Friend of Tito Gil
    • Narraciones inverosímiles

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Tercera serie de las Novelas cortas de Pedro Antonio de Alarcon, incluye desde cuentos fantasticos a anecdotas humoristicas. Segun el propio Alarcon, estos relatos se basan en las influencias que sobre el escritor ejercieron las grandes figuras de la literatura, desde Cervantes y Quevedo hasta Walter Scott y Alejandro Dumas."

      Narraciones inverosímiles
    • El Clavo

      Causa celebre : tres obras en un acto

      El Clavo