
Born into the privileged world of a tiny provincial town where the sun never seems to set and politics runs in the family, the narrator grows up surrounded by luxury, power, and endless indulgence. He recounts his childhood as a parade of grand expectations, a striking good‑looks and a flamboyant personality that makes him the idol of servants, peasants, and local officials alike. Yet beneath the charming façade lies a relentless desire to bend every rule, to manipulate those around him for personal amusement, and to test the limits of the authority his father wields.
As he moves from boyhood into adolescence, his talent for scheming becomes both his greatest strength and his most dangerous flaw, drawing attention from friends and rivals in the close‑knit community. The story follows his early exploits, from harmless pranks to more calculated accusations, hinting at the inevitable clash between his unchecked ambition and the fragile moral fabric of Los Sunchos. Listeners will be drawn into the vivid portrait of a charismatic yet morally ambiguous youth whose choices begin to shape the future of his once‑peaceful hometown.
Language
es
Duration
~10 hours (589K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2019-11-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1867–1928
A sharp-eyed Argentine journalist and novelist, he wrote with wit, realism, and a strong feel for everyday life. His work helped capture the social and political mood of Argentina in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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