Pequeñeces

audiobook

Pequeñeces

by Luis Coloma

ES·~14 hours

Chapters

Description

A thoughtful and often provocative voice guides the reader through a series of sketches that lay bare the contradictions of everyday life. The author invites those who are willing to face uncomfortable truths, warning that the pages may disturb the naïve but will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned the thin line between virtue and vice. Through keen observation and a touch of irony, the work examines how moral certainty can mask both cruelty and complacency, urging readers to look beyond appearances.

The collection moves from vivid portraits of petty crimes and the allure of temptation to reflections on the role of conscience in a world riddled with hypocrisy. With a blend of humor and earnestness, it challenges the complacent and encourages a deeper, more skeptical engagement with the values that shape society. Listeners will find a rich tapestry of human foibles that, while rooted in a specific era, speak to timeless dilemmas.

Details

Language

es

Duration

~14 hours (837K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif

Release date

2006-12-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Luis Coloma

Luis Coloma

1851–1915

A Spanish Jesuit priest and novelist, he is best remembered for lively fiction that mixed sharp social observation with storytelling flair. He also created the first written version of the beloved character Ratón Pérez, the little mouse who collects children’s lost teeth.

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