Los Sueños, Volume II

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Los Sueños, Volume II

by Francisco de Quevedo

ES·~4 hours

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Description

A witty, early‑modern voice guides listeners through a kaleidoscope of human foibles, from the pomp of aristocrats to the humble chatter of street vendors. The narrator playfully exposes the endless parade of hypocrisy that colors every class, turning each observation into a mirror that reflects both vanity and earnest longing. With a tone that swings between sarcasm and genuine curiosity, the text feels like a lively salon where ideas clash and laughter echoes.

Beyond the surface jokes, the work delves into deeper questions about knowledge and desire. It argues that most people wander through life convinced they know everything, while the truly curious remain forever unsettled, chasing novelty that never satisfies. The prose muses on how the world constantly reshapes itself to tempt our appetites, only to leave us yearning for something more stable.

Presented in a rich, baroque style, the narration invites listeners to savor the rhythm of the language and the timeless critique of society. It’s an engaging blend of satire and philosophy that feels both historical and surprisingly relevant today.

Details

Language

es

Duration

~4 hours (249K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Andrés V. Galia, Sanly Bowitts and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2021-09-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

1580–1645

A brilliant and biting voice of Spain’s Golden Age, this Baroque writer is still famous for sharp satire, dazzling wordplay, and an unforgettable dark wit. His poems and prose can be playful, furious, elegant, and surprisingly modern all at once.

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