The Temptress (La tierra de todos) by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

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Author Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928
Translator Ongley, Leo
LoC No. 23026840
Title The Temptress (La tierra de todos)
Note Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Temptress" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the life of the Marquis de Torre Bianca, who grapples with financial distress as his extravagant wife, Elena, indulges in a lifestyle that far exceeds their means. Amidst mounting debts and impending societal judgment, their relationship is tested, revealing underlying complexities and character dynamics. At the start of the novel, the Marquis wakes up to a pile of letters, many indicating financial troubles and numerous creditors breathing down his neck. He reflects on the stark contrast between his wife’s seemingly carefree attitude towards their escalating debts and his own deep discomfort with their financial predicament. The opening scenes illustrate a day in the life of the Marquis as he grapples with remorse concerning his mother’s financial support and burdensome expectations. As he interacts with Elena, an alluring yet demanding figure in his life, their conversations revolve around the pressing need for money, ultimately setting the stage for the interplay of love, desire, and moral dilemmas that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
Subject Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Fiction
Subject Spanish fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 63649
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Most Recently Updated Dec 5, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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