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Historical novel

The City of Marvels

Eduardo Mendoza
sp. La ciudad de los prodigios · 1986
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Main Ideas

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.
The City of Marvels
Date of publication: 22 August 2024
Updated: 23 August 2024
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Author: 
Eduardo Mendoza
Original title: sp. La ciudad de los prodigios · 1986
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