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Historia de una escalera

Antonio Buero Vallejo
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Historia de una escalera

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2006

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Antonio Buero Vallejo

Historia de una escalera

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Spain • 1940s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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Historia de una escalera by Antonio Buero Vallejo portrays the interconnected lives of families within a Spanish tenement over thirty years. It illustrates their struggles, aspirations, and the cyclical nature of socio-economic challenges, highlighting the persistent impact of social class on individuals' destinies. The staircase serves as a central symbol of their constrained social mobility.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Gritty

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

11,501 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Historia de una escalera by Antonio Buero Vallejo is praised for its realistic portrayal of Spanish social struggles across generations. Reviewers commend the complex characters and the play's compelling depiction of human ambition and stagnation. However, some critics note its heavy, somber tone. The blend of drama and social commentary is a distinct highlight.

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Who Should Read Historia de una escalera?

Readers who enjoy Historia de una escalera by Antonio Buero Vallejo typically appreciate social realism and character-driven narratives. Comparable to Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba, they are drawn to explorations of societal struggles and familial dynamics within a post-war setting.

4.2

11,501 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Spain • 1940s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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