Un año en quince minutos: pieza en un acto

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Un año en quince minutos: pieza en un acto

by Manuel García González

ES·~30 minutes·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

ACTO ÚNICO.

0:21

ESCENA PRIMERA.

3:23

ESCENA II.

0:38

ESCENA III.

3:04

ESCENA IV.

8:29

ESCENA V.

2:45

ESCENA VI.

1:16

ESCENA VII.

1:03

ESCENA VIII.

2:06

ESCENA IX.

6:05

Description

Set in a richly appointed Madrid salon, this one‑act drama unfolds in the mid‑19th century, echoing the bustling theatrical scene of the era. The stage is lined with a fireplace, a writing desk and a view onto a bustling street, creating a vivid domestic backdrop for the action. Through crisp dialogue, the play captures the conventions and tensions of a society still reeling from recent civil conflict.

At its heart are Julia, a widowed lady haunted by the loss of her brother in the war and her late husband, and her sharp‑tongued maid, Dolores. Their conversation weaves bitter memory with a restless longing for distraction, as Julia prepares for a forced journey to Valencia and wrestles with the prospect of love again. The piece balances wry humor with poignant reflection, offering listeners a glimpse into personal resilience amid broader social upheaval.

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Language

es

Duration

~30 minutes (29K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-05-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Manuel García González

A Spanish illustrator and draftsman who also writes, blending a visual artist’s eye with a storyteller’s curiosity. His published work ranges from an illustrated book to collaborations on books about nature and ideas.

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