El criticón (tomo 2 de 2)

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El criticón (tomo 2 de 2)

by Baltasar Gracián y Morales

ES·~11 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

Nota de transcripción

11:02:10

Description

A richly woven baroque work invites listeners into an allegorical pilgrimage that mirrors the cycles of youth, adulthood and old age. Through a series of symbolic encounters, the narrator leads a wandering pilgrim across imagined lands that represent the temptations and virtues of human society. The text balances sharp social critique with timeless reflections on ambition, humility and the search for wisdom.

Written in a style famed for its compact aphorisms and ornate prose, the narrative moves like a chess game of ideas, where each episode offers a fresh paradox to untangle. The author’s keen eye for human folly shines in vivid episodes that reward careful listening, while the underlying moral framework remains both subtle and persuasive. A sense of playful irony threads through the discourse, giving the work a lively, almost conversational tone despite its philosophical depth.

For those who enjoy literature that challenges the mind as much as the imagination, this listening experience provides a rewarding blend of historical insight and universal questioning. The rhythmic cadence of the language and the vivid imagery make it an engaging companion for reflective moments.

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Language

es

Duration

~11 hours (635K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

Oct 7, 2020

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Baltasar Gracián y Morales

Baltasar Gracián y Morales

1601–1658

A sharp, worldly voice from Spain’s Golden Age, this Jesuit writer turned short, polished prose into lasting advice about judgment, ambition, and human nature. His books still feel strikingly modern for readers drawn to wit with an edge.

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