Pinya de Rosa. Volume 2, Book 4

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Pinya de Rosa. Volume 2, Book 4

by Joaquín Ruyra

CA·~5 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
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PINYA DE ROSA - VOLUM 2 - LLIBRE QUART - NOVEL.LETES CAPITULADES - INDEX - EL REM DE TRENTA QUATRE. I. II. III. IV. V.

5:53:51

Description

In the sun‑kissed town of Roses, a vivid portrait unfolds of a tight‑knit family anchored to the sea. The narrator, a young woman raised among the bustling docks and fragrant gardens, recalls her father—a stoic, weather‑worn captain whose business acumen and quiet authority shape the rhythm of daily life. Through his dealings with merchants and the constant hum of the harbor, the story captures the clash of tradition and ambition that defines a community built on trade and tides.

Beyond the market stalls and the ever‑present scent of salt, the narrator shares her own passions for painting, literature, and music, revealing a world where art and commerce intersect. Her reflections on childhood, the weight of expectations, and the subtle power dynamics within her household set the stage for a tale that is both intimate and richly atmospheric, inviting listeners to step aboard a modest vessel and navigate the currents of memory and identity.

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Language

ca

Duration

~5 hours (339K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-03-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Joaquín Ruyra

Joaquín Ruyra

1858–1939

A key voice in modern Catalan literature, this writer is best known for vivid short stories that bring the sea, countryside, and everyday life of Catalonia to life. His work helped shape literary Catalan in the early 20th century and is still remembered for its precision, atmosphere, and deep feeling for place.

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