Entre naranjos

Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928

About this book

"Entre naranjos" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel published in 1900. Rafael, the cultured son of a corrupt politician in the Valencian town of Alcira, inherits his family's orange business and political career. Unlike his ruthless father, Rafael is honorable and successful in both ventures. His happiness lies not in achievement but in his love for Leonora, a mysterious opera singer returning from Italy to heal past wounds. Their relationship faces fierce opposition from Rafael's conservative circle, who despise artists and threaten the life he's built.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entre_naranjos

Author

Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928

Reading level

B2 · Upper-intermediate

Language

Español