
Heath's Modern Language Series
Heath's Modern Language Series
FORTUNA - BY ENRIQUE PÉREZ ESCRICH
INTRODUCTORY
FORTUNA
CAPÍTULO PRIMERO
CAPÍTULO II
CAPÍTULO III
CAPÍTULO IV
CAPÍTULO V
A scorching July road stretches through a quiet valley, where a weary, red‑capped dog wanders beneath swaying alders. The animal’s slow steps and flickering tongue hint at a life of hard travel, yet its keen nose leads it toward a small, sun‑baked village. There, a modest home offers a brief shelter and the first glimpse of a young child who will become the dog’s most important companion.
When the boy is suddenly taken by strangers, the loyal canine feels an unshakable debt of gratitude. Determined to repay the kindness he has received, the dog sets out on a daring pursuit, following clues only his senses can decipher. Along the way he meets curious townspeople, confronts danger, and learns the true depth of his own bravery, all while the story unfolds in clear, accessible language that keeps listeners engaged from the very first chapter.
Language
es
Duration
~2 hours (121K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-07-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1829–1897
A hugely popular 19th-century Spanish writer and playwright, he became known for emotional, fast-moving stories that reached readers in serial form. His fiction helped define the world of the Spanish folletín, mixing drama, moral feeling, and broad popular appeal.
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