The Cabin [La barraca]

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The Cabin [La barraca]

by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

EN·~5 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

THE CABIN

0:16
2

THE CABIN [LA BARRACA] BY VICENTE BLASCO IBÁÑEZ

0:32
3

INTRODUCTION

11:57
4

THE CABIN - I

26:57
5

II

42:33
6

III

19:36
7

IV

33:46
8

V

40:31
9

VI

25:35
10

VII

37:59

Description

In a sun‑baked valley of Valencia the simple stone cabin stands as the heart of a struggling community, where the land itself seems to bargain with those who dare to till it. Inside, a widowed mother fights to keep her children from the grinding poverty that threatens to uproot their modest existence, while the neighboring farmer’s ambitions stir a rivalry that could ignite the whole settlement. The narrator’s vivid eye captures the clash of hopes and traditions, painting a portrait of daily life that feels both timeless and immediate.

As the seasons turn, tension builds around a looming dispute over water rights, drawing neighbors into a web of secrets and resentments. A charismatic outsider arrives, promising progress but also unsettling the fragile balance that holds the cabin together. With every sunrise, the characters must decide whether to cling to familiar rituals or to gamble on change, setting the stage for a drama that mirrors the larger struggles of an era.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (335K characters)

Release date

2011-11-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

1867–1928

A fiery Spanish novelist, journalist, and politician, he turned the landscapes and struggles of Valencia into vivid fiction and later found worldwide fame through novels that inspired major films. His life was as restless as his stories, shaped by politics, travel, and huge popular success.

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