Dec 25, 2009

Abel Sánchez | Abel Sánchez

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Author: Miguel de Unamuno y Jugo
First Published: 1917
Type of Work: Novel
Type of Plot: Psychological
Time of Work: Unspecified
Setting: Spain
Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction, Fable
Subjects: Mythology or myths, Sin or Original sin, Doctors, Jealousy, envy, or resentment, Obsession, Painting or painters, Existentialism, Spain or Spanish people
Locales: Spain

Characters Discussed

Joaquín Monegro (wah- KEEN mohn-AY-groh), a physician and scientist, an accomplished orator, and a lifelong friend and secret enemy of Abel Sánchez. In this parable of contrasts and moral ambiguities, Joaquín is the dark personality, like the biblical Cain, consumed by jealousy and hatred of his closest companion. Even as a child, Joaquín believed that Abel had robbed him of everything he ever wanted, effortlessly usurping his friends and the admiration of adults. Actually, having chosen this role, Joaquín often arranged accidents that promoted his...

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Abel Sánchez | Abel Sánchez

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