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The Dead Command
A novel that takes place in the Balearic Islands (Mallorca and Ibiza), the protagonist of this story is Jaime Febrer, the heir of a Mallorcan family of high birth and flowery lineage, which is completely ruined. He has been in charge of squandering the meager inheritance he received and has to find a solution that prevents the good reputation enjoyed by the Febrer on the island from being shattered. The only possible solution is to agree to a good marriage with an heiress who longs for the reputation of the Febrer name and who can fill the coffers of this family.
The Dead Command
Vicente Blasco Ibanez, a luminary in Spanish literature, crafted a compelling narrative in his masterwork, "The Dead Command”. Set in opposition to the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, "The Dead Command" unfolds as a riveting exploration of power, morality, and the outcomes of wielding authority. Ibanez, known for his realist and socially conscious writing, intricately weaves a story that delves into the psychological complexities of General Guadalupe Arroyo, a charismatic but ruthless navy leader grappling with the demanding situations of struggle. The novel gives a nuanced portrayal of characters navigating the cruel realities of struggle, supplying readers with a glimpse into the moral dilemmas confronted via the ones in positions of power. Ibanez evocative prose and vivid descriptions create a wealthy tapestry that immerses readers within the turbulent landscape of Mexican history. "The Dead Command" stands as a testomony to Ibanez ability to capture the essence of human nature amidst historical turmoil.
Farragut and Family
David Glasgow Farragut, the Civil War icon and Americas first four-star admiral, had a family worthy of fiction. The main character -- those who influenced him most -- were heroes themselves in their day: In the American Revolution, it was George, this Spanish immigrant father; in the War of 1812, David Porter, both his foster father and commander; and in the Civil War, David Dixon Porter, his adopted brother and naval partner. This book tells how Farraguts hero-relatives impacted him at successive stages in his growth and career. A kind of family album in text and illustration, the book begins with details of Farraguts Spanish and Irish ancestry. It concludes with a profile of his son, Loyall, his chosen biographer, who along with the admirals wife, Virginia, became guardians of his legacy when he passed.
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Mallorca - die Goldene Insel
Eine Auswahl an unterhaltsamen und niveauvollen Geschichten von und über Mallorca aus der Zeit vor Beginn des Massentourismus von renommierten Autoren wie Jules Verne, Robert Graves, Tom Crichton, Karl Otten und anderen. Es sind Geschichten mit unterschiedlichem literarischen Anspruch, von denen jede einzelne ein Stück Mallorca widerspiegelt, teils voller Spannung, teils von leiser Ironie durchdrungen. Ihre Helden des Alltags sind dekadente Adlige, sich aufopfernde Reiseleiter, einfache Dorfbewohner, fleißige Fischer, neugierige Touristen sowie drei unglückliche Stierkämpfer, um nur einige zu nennen. In ihrer Gesamtheit bieten die Texte eine abwechslungsreiche Lektüre für jeden, der sich die Lieblingsinsel der Deutschen einmal literarisch erschließen möchte. Einige dieser Geschichten erscheinen (z.T. als Übersetzungen) in deutscher Erstausgabe. Überarbeitete Version des vergriffenen Print-Titels aus dem RKH-Verlag.
