La familia de Doctor Pedraza by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928
Spanish
"La familia del doctor Pedraza" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Doctor Rómulo Pedraza, an affluent Argentine lawyer and businessman who balances his lavish lifestyle with the struggles of maintaining his family's social status. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of wealth, fa...
introduces us to Doctor Pedraza through the lens of a narrator who has encountered him during a period of financial uncertainty. The narrator describes the doctor as a man of high social standing, deeply involved in both familial obligations and business ventures aimed at sustaining his lifestyle. We learn about his family, including his elegant wife, Doña Zoila, and their six daughters, who are all part of this intricate family dynamic. The narrative touches upon the societal changes that have transformed the expectations and roles of women, while subtly hinting at the financial burdens weighing on the family as they navigate the complexities of wealth and reputation in Buenos Aires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Sarah Jones
2 months agoOut of sheer curiosity, the organization of topics is intuitive and reader-friendly. I’d rate this higher if I could.
Mary Mitchell
3 months agoFrom the very first page, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Melissa Allen
2 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the progression of ideas feels natural and coherent. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.
Karen Williams
2 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. This book will stay with me for a long time.
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Michelle Baker
1 week agoThis exceeded my expectations because the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. This felt rewarding to read.