La enfermedad. El entierro. El pésame
"El entierro" is a novel by Manuel Payno that tells the story of a man who is dying and his family's struggle to come to terms with his impending death. The book explores themes of grief, mourning, and the fragility of life. Through the character of the dying man, Payno reflects on the meaning of existence and the importance of relationships in our lives. Despite the somber subject matter, the book is written with great sensitivity and empathy, and offers a powerful meditation on mortality and the human experience.
By Manuel Payno · First published 1858 · Genre: Drama, Historical, Realism · 5,640 words
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Manuel Payno
- Date: 1858 CE
- Language: Spanish
- Genres: Drama, Historical, Realism
- Length: 5,640 words
- Structure: 1 section, 106 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — La obra gira en torno a la muerte y el dolor, elementos centrales en el drama.
- Historical — La obra es representativa de su época, aportando una visión histórica.
- Realism — Manuel Payno se encarga de plasmar la realidad de la sociedad de su tiempo.
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abundio · agua · amigo · ay · cabeza · casa · costumbres · cuento · decía · dijo · doctor · doctores