| Author |
Valle-Inclán, Ramón del, 1866-1936 |
| Title |
Tirano Banderas: Novela de tierra caliente
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| Original Publication |
Spain: Imprenta Rivadeneyra,1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Hispánica/Biblioteca Nacional de España.)
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| Summary |
"Tirano Banderas: Novela de tierra caliente" by Ramón del Valle-Inclán is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of revolution, power struggles, and social dynamics in a fictional Latin American setting, focusing particularly on the character of Tirano Banderas, a tyrannical leader amidst political chaos. The opening of the novel sets a tense atmosphere, introducing Filomeno Cuevas, a rancher, who prepares to mobilize his peons for a covert military operation. As he gathers his men under the light of the moon, concerns about their safety and the potential violence of their mission are palpable. Discussions between characters reveal underlying tensions related to their revolutionary aims and military strategies, contrasting the notions of audacity and calculated military tactics. This complex interaction serves to paint a vivid picture of the unrest in their society, hinting at the impending conflict that will evolve as the story unfolds. (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 |
Imaginary societies -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dictators -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Imaginary revolutions -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68154 |
| Release Date |
May 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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