{"product_id":"9788411265249","title":"Blood and Sand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlood and Sand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVicente Blasco Ibáñez immerses us in the bullfighting world of late 19th-century Spain through the story of Juan Gallardo, a young man from Seville who rises from poverty to the pinnacle of bullfighting. This novel explores the price of success when fame, money, and love intersect with passion and tragedy. The reader will encounter an intense human drama, where glory in the bullring clashes with the storms of the heart, in a masterpiece of Spanish realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel chronicles the life of Juan Gallardo, a humble boy from Seville who, disobeying his family, begins bullfighting in fairs to escape misery. His courage and talent turn him into a successful novillero and, later, a matador of fame, wealth, and prestige. On his triumphal path, he marries Carmen, an enamored and understanding woman who supports him unconditionally. However, the arrival of Doña Sol, a worldly aristocrat who has traveled through European courts, destabilizes his life. Gallardo becomes her lover, immersing himself in a passion that distances him from his wife and his profession. When Carmen discovers the infidelity, she leaves Gallardo, plunging him into a deep despondency that causes him to lose the desire to succeed in the bullrings. The work culminates with Carmen's compassionate forgiveness and Gallardo's promise to fight one last time before retiring, in an ending that combines redemption and fatality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial mobility and the struggle for fame from poverty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between passionate love and marital loyalty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGlory and danger in the bullfighting world as a metaphor for life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fragility of success in the face of emotional storms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eForgiveness and redemption as the drivers of the resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is intended for readers interested in classical Spanish literature, particularly those who enjoy realistic novels with a strong dramatic and psychological charge. It is also recommended for those who want to learn about the social and cultural context of bullfighting in late 19th-century Spain, as well as for followers of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez and his vibrant narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the psychology of a character trapped between public success and personal failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and realistic vision of the bullfighting world and its social implications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA passionate tale about love, betrayal, and forgiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the price of fame and the fragility of human destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Digital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Classical texts, fiction and related topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Pending Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlood and Sand\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez's most representative novels, where the author combines his narrative mastery with a deep exploration of human passions. The work offers a vivid portrait of bullfighting Spain, but its true value lies in the intimate drama of its protagonist, trapped between glory and self-destruction. It is an essential read for those seeking a classic that transcends its era and continues to resonate due to its emotional intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406464541019,"sku":"9788411265249","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126524.jpg?v=1781836099","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411265249","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}