Doctor Sutilis (Cuentos)

Name: Doctor Sutilis (Cuentos)
Author: Leopoldo Alas

By Leopoldo Alas

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Una colección de relatos breves que alternan la sátira y el realismo para retratar costumbres y contradicciones sociales del entorno urbano y provincial. Los cuentos observan con ironía personajes en crisis moral o sentimental, examinan el choque entre aspiraciones artísticas y exigencias prácticas, y ponen en escena la hipocresía burguesa, las ambiciones y las pequeñas miserias cotidianas. El conjunto combina narración ágil, humor ácido y reflexión sobre las tensiones entre idealismo y adaptación social.

About the Author

Leopoldo Alas

Leopoldo Alas, also known as Clarín, was a prominent Spanish novelist and literary critic of the late 19th century. He is best known for his influential work "La Regenta," a detailed exploration of provincial life in Spain that reflects the social and moral dilemmas of the time. Alas's writing is characterized by its psychological depth and social commentary, often critiquing the hypocrisy of society. In addition to his novels, he contributed to literature through short stories, as seen in collections like "Doctor Sutilis (Cuentos)" and "El Señor y los demás son Cuentos." His works remain significant in the study of Spanish literature and realism.