
In this collection the author opens with a witty, self‑referential prologue that reads like a short novel in itself. He debates what makes a story “exemplary,” invokes Cervantes, and playfully critiques the critics who cling to stale definitions of realism. The tone is conversational yet philosophically charged, inviting the listener to consider how fiction mirrors the inner life of its characters.
The three following novellas each explore ordinary lives caught in moments of existential doubt. From a young man wrestling with the weight of his aspirations to a woman confronting the limits of social expectation, the narratives blend sharp psychological insight with a subtle humor. Listeners will find characters that feel strikingly real, their struggles echoing universal questions about freedom, identity, and the search for meaning. Together they form a mosaic that illustrates how everyday choices can become profound acts of self‑creation.
Language
es
Duration
~2 hours (153K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-11-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1936
A restless Spanish writer and thinker, he brought fierce feeling and big philosophical questions into novels, essays, poetry, and drama. His work wrestles with faith, doubt, identity, and what it means to live fully in an uncertain world.
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