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Juvenilla: Prosa ligera
by Cané, Miguel
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- Language
- es
About this book
Creators: Miguel Cané (1851-1905) "Juvenilia; Prosa ligera" by Miguel Cané is a collection of autobiographical reflections and essays written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's childhood memories and experiences as a student in a boarding school, reflecting on the joy and struggles of youth. Cané, a prominent figure in Argentine literature and politics, uses his own memories to explore broader themes of education, companionship, and nostalgia. At the start of "Juvenilia," Cané sets the stage by recounting the poignant memories of his first days at the Colegio Nacional, an institution that recently emerged from the remnants of a former convent. He vividly describes his feelings of sadness and isolation, exacerbated by the loss of his father, alongside his experiences adjusting to the strict environment, including the coldness of the cloisters and the harshness of the school regime. As he navigates his new surroundings, he finds solace in literature, igniting a passion for reading novels that pulls him into a world of adventure and excitement, contrasting sharply with the monotony of his school life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 575