{"product_id":"9788410769991","title":"The innkeeper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Innkeeper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief but intense narrative by the Duke of Rivas transports the reader to a solitary inn in 19th-century Spain, where a traveler encounters a mysterious smuggler. Tension builds in an environment charged with secrets and moral ambiguity, while the innkeeper's apparent hospitality masks a dark background. A masterpiece of Spanish Romanticism that combines local color (costumbrismo) with suspense and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Innkeeper\u003c\/em\u003e recounts the experience of a traveler seeking refuge in an isolated inn during his journey. There, the encounter with a smuggler and the suspicious behavior of the characters inhabiting the place create an atmosphere of growing tension. The figure of the innkeeper stands as a symbol of moral ambiguity, where apparent hospitality contrasts with a dangerous backdrop. Through rich descriptions of landscapes and characters, the Duke of Rivas immerses the reader in the lonely roads of Spain and those resting places that, in literary tradition, always hide secrets. The work explores themes such as loyalty, honor, and the thin line between good and evil, weaving a story of survival and distrust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoral ambiguity and the duality between hospitality and danger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish rural life and 19th-century local color (costumbrismo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHonor, loyalty, and distrust in extreme situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe journey as an experience of discovery and risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the smuggler and the fringes of the law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in Spanish Romanticism, literary costumbrismo, and short stories of mystery and suspense. It will also appeal to those who enjoy narratives set in rural 19th-century Spain, with picturesque characters and tension-filled atmospheres. It is ideal for both literature students and fans of the classics looking for a quick but intense read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the environment and customs of rural 19th-century Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative sample of the Duke of Rivas' Romantic and costumbrista style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief read charged with suspense, tension, and moral reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a lesser-known but significant work of the Spanish literary legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saavedra. Duke of Rivas, Ángel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Linkgua edition recovers a brief but significant work by the Duke of Rivas, which combines the charm of Spanish folklore with the excitement of travel and adventure stories. Reading it is especially interesting for those who wish to explore Spanish Romanticism from a costumbrista and suspenseful perspective. The narrative tension and descriptive richness make \u003cem\u003eThe Innkeeper\u003c\/em\u003e a piece that, despite its brevity, offers a complete literary experience full of nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405877305691,"sku":"9788410769991","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841076999.jpg?v=1781833920","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410769991","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}