Blood and Sand

Blood and Sand is a novel written by Spanish author Vicente Blasco Ib����������ez. The story is set in the bullfighting world of Valencia, Spain, and follows the rise and fall of Juan Gallardo, a young and ambitious bullfighter. Gallardo, who comes from humble beginnings, becomes a sensation in the bullfighting arena and enjoys immense popularity and success. However, his fame and fortune come at a price, as he becomes arrogant and begins to neglect his family and friends. He also becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, the virtuous and loyal Carmen and the seductive and manipulative Do�����a Sol. As Gallardo's personal and professional life spirals out of control, he must confront the consequences of his actions and face his own mortality in the arena. Blood and Sand is a gripping tale of passion, ambition, and tragedy, and is considered one of the greatest works of Spanish literature.1919. Ibanez, Spanish novelist and political activist, also wrote The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which made him world famous. From the lowest ranks of poverty to unprecedented heights of riches and popular acclaim-thus was the career of Juan Gallardo, Spanish bull fighter. In telling his story, Ibanez has achieved a novel even more dramatic and powerful than his legendary Four Horsemen. From his boyhood Juan longed to be a bull fighter and, as he climbs the ladder step by step, the reader lives with him in the very atmosphere of the arena. No detail of the picture is spared-one can see and almost hear the actual battle-the crowds-the many characters that stream through the pages. And Juan himself, with his vanities, his superstitions, his daring attacks, his wounds and recoveries, emerges as real, vital and colorful as the sport to which he and many others dedicated their lives. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.