Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Vicente Blasco Ibáñez was a journalist, politician, and a bestselling Spanish novelist in various genres whose most widespread and lasting fame in the English-speaking world is from Hollywood films that were adapted from his works.
Mare Nostrum (Our Sea): A Novel
A young boy's fascination with history and the sea sets him on a course for adventure and self-discovery.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer)
Amidst the backdrop of war, a prince challenges societal norms by proposing an existence without women, igniting debates about masculinity and the roles of women in a world consumed by conflict.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Shadow of the Cathedral
A weary revolutionary returns to his family home nestled beside a Spanish cathedral, seeking solace from a life of upheaval only to confront a new battle: his fading health and the shadow of religious discord.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Temptress (La tierra de todos)
Tangled in a web of debt, a nobleman confronts his wife's extravagant desires, forcing him to choose between love, honor, and financial ruin.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Argentina, Legend and History
Discover the birth of a nation through tales of bravery, freedom, and the forging of a unique South American identity.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Dead Command From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan
Haunted by a fading legacy, a nobleman risks everything for love and a chance at redemption in a society bound by tradition.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Last Lion, and Other Tales
An aging craftsman embodies tradition and community pride in a vibrant Spanish procession, unaware of the tragic fate that awaits him.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda)
In a world of art and strict rules, a painter must confront his desires when tested by the women in his life.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Blood of the Arena
A celebrated bullfighter grapples with inner turmoil as he faces the deadly arena and the demanding expectations of an adoring public.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Luna Benamor
Amidst a vibrant cultural crossroads, a diplomat's promising future is challenged when he falls for a woman torn between her heart and heritage.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Amidst a beautiful Parisian backdrop, a man's affair unfolds as he awaits his lover and, meanwhile, war clouds gather over Europe.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Blood and Sand
In the deadly world of bullfighting, a matador's ambition leads him to glory and ultimately seals his tragic fate.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Torrent (Entre Naranjos)
Caught between family duty and forbidden love, a young politician risks everything for a mysterious woman who ignites a fire in his soul.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Sónnica
In a vibrant, ancient city ripe with cultural clashes and impending war, a wandering soldier seeks his fortune and encounters a powerful woman who could change his destiny.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Mayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian Seashore
After a husband is lost at sea, behold the resilience as one woman transforms tragedy into triumph with a daring business by the beach.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Cabin [La barraca]
In the vibrant yet unforgiving landscape of rural Spain, one woman's strength is tested as she navigates a world filled with poverty, injustice, and the tragic decline of her family's hope.
By Vicente Blasco Ibáñez