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L'escanya-pobres

Narcís Oller

Publisher: Caelwick Press

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"L'escanya-pobres" by Narcís Oller is a novel written in 1884. Set in a rural society undergoing industrialization, the story personifies money and greed through the tragic character Oleguer and his wife, Tuies. Both are consumed by extreme avarice, hoarding wealth while causing misery to those around them. Blending realism, naturalism, and romantic elements, the novel critiques a society anchored in old regime values while a new industrial order emerges, ultimately leading to violent consequences. This Catalan-language digital edition is prepared with active navigation, clean typography, a custom cover and a reading file stripped of source-site notices, donation text and unnecessary external links.
Available since: 06/17/2026.
Print length: 75 pages.

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