Los eternos rivales de Pedro Muñoz Seca (1928)
"Los eternos rivales" es un novel by Pedro Muñoz Seca, published in 1904. The book follows the story of two families, the Rey and the Ortega, who have been sworn enemies for generations. The Rey family is known for its wealth and power, while the Ortega family is poor and humble. The novel explores the theme of class struggle and how it affects the lives of individuals and society as a whole. Through the characters of the two families, Muñoz Seca shows the consequences of hatred and vengeance, and the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation. The book is a classic of Spanish literature and is considered one of Muñoz Seca's best works.
By Pedro Muñoz Seca · First published 1928 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Drama · 1,837 words
First lines
(ESCENA ANTEDILUVIANA IRREPRESENTABLE)
(Una de las amplias cuadras del arca de Noé durante el diluvio universal. En uno de sus ángulos, dos perros de hermosa presencia duermen tranquilamente. Cerca de ellos, Bellalinda y Zarandrajo, gatos de piel lustrosa, ojos relucientes y rabos Inquietos, conversan en voz baja. En el resto de la estancia, aquí y allá, duermen por parejas animales de distintas especies, incluso un mulo y una mula que distraídamente introdujo Noé en el arca y hacen en ella el más ridículo de los papeles. Reina en la cuadra un relativo silencio; por un alto y estrecho ventanal penetra la débil luz de un amanecer triste y lluvioso).
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Los eternos rivales is listed on Textopian as a short story by Pedro Muñoz Seca, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Pedro Muñoz Seca
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: Spanish
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, Drama
- Length: 1,837 words
- Structure: 1 section, 67 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — El libro es conocido por su humor satírico y juegos de palabras, característicos del estilo de Pedro Muñoz Seca.
- Satire — A pesar de tener un tono cómico, el libro también critica varios aspectos de la sociedad y la política de su tiempo.
- Drama — A pesar de su enfoque humorístico, el libro aborda conflictos personales y sociales serios.
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animales · arca · bellalinda · bien · caballo · conferencia · cuadra · dijo · duermen · ensayo · gallo · gato