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RICARDO PALMA
AUTOBIOGRAFÍA
LAS MEJORES TRADICIONES PERUANAS - Un predicador de lujo
Las orejas del alcalde
Una vida por una honra CRÓNICA DE LA ÉPOCA DEL DÉCIMOQUINTO VIRREY DEL PERÚ - I
¡Beba, padre, que le da la vida!... CRÓNICA DE LA ÉPOCA DE MANDO DE UNA VIRREINA
La emplazada CRÓNICA DE LA ÉPOCA DEL VIRREY ARZOBISPO
Muerta en vida CRÓNICA DE LA ÉPOCA DEL VIGÉSIMO SEXTO Y VIGÉSIMO SÉPTIMO VIRREYES - I
Rudamente, pulidamente, mañosamente CRÓNICA DE LA ÉPOCA DEL VIRREY AMAT - I
A vivid tapestry of Peru’s past unfolds in a series of bite‑size tales that glide between history and imagination. The narrator, a witty chronicler with a fondness for irony and tenderness, invites listeners to wander through colonial streets, convent courtyards and bustling markets, meeting flamboyant nobles, mischievous friars and resilient women along the way. Each story feels like an old clockwork piece that ticks forward, offering a glimpse of everyday life while hinting at larger, unrecorded currents.
The collection captures the spirit of Lima’s golden age with a playful tone that never loses its affection for the people it portrays. You’ll hear anecdotes of daring duels, whispered romances, and surprising folk customs that have been passed down through generations. By the end of the first half, the listener is left with a warm curiosity for the hidden corners of Peruvian heritage, eager to hear more of the narrator’s charming recollections.
Language
es
Duration
~8 hours (511K characters)
Release date
2025-11-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1833–1919
Remembered for turning Peru’s past into lively, witty stories, this classic writer blended legend, history, and humor in a way that still feels fresh. He is best known for Tradiciones peruanas, a landmark work of Spanish American literature.
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