Gallinas de Rafael Barrett (1910)
El libro "Gallinas" de Rafael Barrett es una novela corta que cuenta la historia de un hombre llamado Antonio, quien after being fired from his job, finds himself lost and without direction. He becomes obsessed with the idea of finding a way to make a living by raising chickens, despite having no experience or knowledge about it. As he delves deeper into his newfound passion, Antonio begins to realize that there's more to life than just making money. He learns valuable lessons about perseverance, hard work, and the importance of pursuing one's passions. Throughout the book, Barrett uses humor and irony to explore the themes of unemployment, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. The story is full of unexpected twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged and entertained. Overall, "Gallinas" is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that will leave readers reflecting on their own lives and aspirations.
By Rafael Barrett · First published 1910 · Genre: Short Story, Realism, Social Commentary · 411 words
First lines
Mientras no poseí más que mi catre y mis libros, fui feliz. Ahora poseo nueve gallinas y un gallo, y mi alma está perturbada.
La propiedad me ha hecho cruel. Siempre que compraba una gallina la ataba dos días a un árbol, para imponerle mi domicilio, destruyendo en su memoria frágil el amor a su antigua residencia. Remendé el cerco de mi patio, con el fin de evitar la evasión de mis aves, y la invasión de zorros de cuatro y dos pies.
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Gallinas is listed on Textopian as a short story by Rafael Barrett, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Rafael Barrett
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: Spanish
- Genres: Short Story, Realism, Social Commentary
- Length: 411 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Story — Gallinas es una colección de cuentos escritos por Rafael Barrett.
- Realism — Barrett es conocido por su estilo realista, evidente en las descripciones y contextos en Gallinas.
- Social Commentary — Una parte importante de los relatos en Gallinas incluyen comentarios sociales y reflexiones sobre la sociedad.
Tags
ahora · alma · amor · antigua · antología · ataba · catre · cerco · compraba · cruel · destruyendo · domicilio