Sangre y arena
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 111,673 words
- Reading time
- 9 h 18 min
- Chapters
- 12
- Language
- Spanish
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2008
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This novel follows the life of Juan Gallardo, a famous bullfighter in early twentieth century Spain. The narrative explores the themes of fame, danger, and superstition within the world of bullfighting. For a learner of Spanish, the text offers a rich vocabulary related to daily life and the specific jargon of the bullring. The sentences are descriptive and occasionally long, requiring a steady pace to follow the character's internal reflections. It is a classic work that provides insight into Spanish cultural history.
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Subjects
- Bullfighters -- Fiction
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