The Dead Command: From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Dead Command: From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente (1867–1928). The listed translation credits are Douglas, Frances (1870–1969).
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"The Dead Command" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jaime Febrer, the last scion of an ancient noble family that has fallen into poverty while grappling with the legacy of its former glory. The narrative delves deeply into themes of heritage, social class, and the weight of family expectations, setting the stage for Jaime's complex journey. At the start of "The Dead Command," we meet Jaime Febrer in his dilapidated ancestral palace in Majorca, where he struggles with feelings of isolation and despair over his family's lost fortune. After a restless night marked by gambling losses, he is determined to visit the charming village of Valldemosa to pursue a life-changing decision: marrying a woman from a socially stigmatized background, a "Chueta." His conversation with his faithful servant, Antonia, reveals not only his dwindling prospects but also the societal tensions between old noble families and emerging social classes. As Jaime prepares for this journey, the opening deftly illustrates both the grandeur of his family's past and the harsh reality of their present situation, setting the tone for the conflicts to come.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Dead Command: From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan
- Author credits: Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente (1867–1928)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Douglas, Frances (1870–1969)
Catalogue subjects
- Majorca (Spain) -- Fiction
- Spanish fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: Novels
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