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Vicente Blasco Ibez, English Collection
Vicente Blasco Ibanez (29 January 1867 - 28 January 1928) was a journalist, politician and best-selling Spanish novelist in various genres whose most widespread and lasting fame in the English-speaking world is from Hollywood films adapted from his works. A further two Hollywood films can be singled out, as they were the first films that were made by Greta Garbo following her arrival at MGM in Hollywood -The Torrent (based on Entre naranjos from 1900), and The Temptress (derived from La Tierra de Todos from 1922). In this ebook: Title: Mayflower (Flor de mayo) Translator: Arthur Livingston The Torrent (Entre Naranjos) TRANSLATOR: Isaac Goldberg and Arthur Livingston Luna Benamor TRANSLATOR: Isaac Goldberg
Vicente Blasco Ibanez, Best Novels
Vicente Blasco Ibanez (29 January 1867 - 28 January 1928) was a journalist, politician and best-selling Spanish novelist in various genres whose most widespread and lasting fame in the English-speaking world is from Hollywood films adapted from his works. Sangre y arena (es) (Blood and Sand, 1908), follows the career of Juan Gallardo from his poor beginnings as a child in Seville, to his rise to celebrity as a matador in Madrid, where he falls under the spell of the seductive Dona Sol, which leads to his downfall. Ibanez directed a 65-minute film version in 1917. There are three remakes made in 1922, 1941 and 1989, respectively. His greatest personal success probably came from the novel Los ...
Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
One of the stated goals of the Naturalist movement was to present a depiction of life faithful to the empirical method. In practice, however, the works emphasize the more sordid and base elements. This study explains how Vicente Blasco Ibáñez's use of coloration is a consciously manipulated narrative technique instead of a faithful portrayal of reality. In fact, a close examination of the Valencian cycle concludes that the «scientific objectivity» of the Naturalist movement is tenuous, at best, and that Blasco Ibáñez's narratives include more art and artifice than have been recognized heretofore.
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.
