Resumen
El préstamo de la difunta (1900) is a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez that combines social observation with elements of humor and romance.
The story revolves around the repercussions of an inheritance or loan left by a deceased person, exploring how money, social ambition, and human desire can influence personal relationships and moral decisions.
Through his keen eye for social dynamics, Blasco Ibáñez portrays characters grappling with greed, love, deception, and social pretension, highlighting the contradictions and hypocrisies of Spanish society at the turn of the 20th century.
The novel blends realistic depictions of urban and provincial life with ironic commentary, offering both entertainment and moral reflection.
This work exemplifies Blasco Ibáñez’s talent for combining vivid character studies, social critique, and narrative wit, making it a notable contribution to Spanish realist literature.