Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente (1867–1928). The listed translation credits are Livingston, Arthur (1883–1944).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the struggles of a widow, Tona, and her two children, as they navigate the harsh realities of post-storm life in a fishing village on the Valencian coast. Central to the story is Tona’s transformation of her deceased husband’s boat into a tavern, from which she attempts to make a living while overcoming societal challenges. At the start of the novel, the peaceful lives of the fishing community are disrupted by a fierce storm that takes several boats and casts fear among the villagers. Tona, who loses her husband at sea, is left to fend for herself and her two sons, Pascualet and Tonet. As the narrative unfolds, Tona creatively re-purposes her husband’s sunken boat into a thriving beach café, showcasing her resilience and business savvy. The opening portion sets the stage for rich character development and explores themes of grief, survival, and the unyielding spirit of a mother determined to provide for her children amidst adversity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore
- Author credits: Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente (1867–1928)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Livingston, Arthur (1883–1944)
Catalogue subjects
- Spanish fiction -- Translations into English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
