Resumen
Entre naranjos (1900) is one of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez’s celebrated early novels, set in the orange groves of Valencia, capturing the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape alongside the social and moral challenges of its inhabitants.
The story follows the intertwined lives of landowners, workers, and young lovers, exploring themes of love, family honor, ambition, and the tensions between social classes.
Blasco Ibáñez portrays both the idyllic and harsh aspects of rural life, showing how human desires, jealousy, and societal expectations shape the destinies of his characters.
His realist style is enriched by lush descriptions of nature, regional customs, and the rhythms of daily life, making the landscape almost a character in itself.
Entre naranjos exemplifies Blasco Ibáñez’s talent for melding romance, social commentary, and regional color, offering a vivid portrayal of turn-of-the-century Spanish rural society.