El Capitan Veneno (Captain Venom) [Hardcover] ALARCON, Don Pedro Antonio de

Description

Vintage 1917 Allyn and Bacon Publishing edition. Hardcover has some slight fading. The pages have some occasional pencil underlining throughout. The binding is secure.

This early 20th century edition of the celebrated Spanish novel “El Capitán Veneno” by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón offers collectors a glimpse into a pivotal work of 19th century Realist literature. Published just a few years after the author’s death, this 1917 printing captures the novel’s satirical critique of Spanish society and exploration of love, honor, and morality against the backdrop of the Carlist Wars. The occasional pencil underlines hint at an eager reader engaging with Alarcón’s vivid characters and biting social commentary. Though showing some signs of its age, the secure binding ensures this hardcover edition can still be appreciated by modern readers and collectors interested in this influential voice of the Realist movement and a formative work of Spanish letters.