The City of Marvels

Main Ideas

• The historical context of Barcelona at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, including social and political changes.
• The evolution of the main character, Onofre Bouvila, from a poor immigrant to an influential businessman.
• The theme of ambition and the pursuit of success, along with the moral and ethical dilemmas associated with it.
• The impact of industrialization and urbanization on society and individuals.
• Corruption and manipulation as means to achieve power and wealth.
• Love and personal relationships as a driving force and source of conflict in the characters' lives.
• A satirical portrayal of bourgeois society and its vices.