"From the lowest ranks of poverty to unprecedented heights of riches and popular acclaim-thus was the career of Juan Gallardo, Spanish bull fighter. In telling his story, Ibanez has achieved a novel even more dramatic and powerful than his legendary Four Horsemen. From his boyhood Juan longed to be a bull fighter and, as he climbs the ladder step by step, the reader lives with him in the very atmosphere of the arena. No detail of the picture is spared-one can see and almost hear the actual battle-the crowds-the many characters that stream through the pages. And Juan himself, with his vanities, his superstitions, his daring attacks, his wounds and recoveries, emerges as real, vital and colorful as the sport to which he and many others dedicated their lives."--Goodreads

Reproduction of the original: The Mayflower by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

El prestamo de la difunta (El prestamo de la difunta) es un relato de terror del escritor espanol Vicente Blasco Ibanez, publicado en 1921. Coleccion de cuentos largos que lleva el titulo de uno de los cuentos. La maestria de Blasco para el cuento, reconocida en su tiempo, vuelve a ser valorizada poco a poco. Publicada en 1921, aqui se le ofrece una coleccion de novelas cortas por el gran autor espanol, Vicente Blasco Ibanez. Empezando con el Prestamo de la Difunta, la coleccion tambien incluye Un Beso, Las Virgenes Locas, Los Cuatro Hijos de Eva, El Monstruo, y muchas mas."

Vicente Blasco Ibáñez (Valencia, 29 de enero de 1867 - Menton, Francia, 28 de enero de 1928) fue un escritor, periodista y político español.

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gunos, equivocadamente, que mi novela es a modo de una satira del feminismo norteamericano. Como EL PARAISO DE LAS MUJERES ha sido traducida ya a varios idiomas, me decido a publicarla igualmente en espanol, aunque no pensase en ello cuando la escribi. Sera una obra mas dentro del marco de la novela espanola, la cual desde hace algunos anos no peca ciertamente por exceso de variedad. Los mas de los novelistas marchan en fila india, uno tras otro, y solo de tarde en tarde se les ocurre saltar un poco fuera del sendero. Mientras tanto, en los otros paises la novela procura renovarse y los autores cambian con frecuencia su manera de ver la vida y de expresar sus impresiones, para que no los "encasille" el publico, adivinando de antemano lo que pueden decir. Ademas, la novela es un genero de variedad infinita, y alli donde todos los novelistas describen lo mismo, con un lenguaje semejante, la novela corre peligro de muerte. Tal vez el presente libro sea considerado por muchos como una "equivo

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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.