{"product_id":"the-shadow-of-the-cathedral","title":"The Shadow of the Cathedral","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe weight of faith. The shadow of tradition. A man’s struggle against the past.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Shadow of the Cathedral\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLa Catedral\u003c\/em\u003e), Vicente Blasco Ibáñez delivers a powerful social and psychological novel set in the majestic yet oppressive Cathedral of Toledo. The story follows Gabriel Luna, a revolutionary and former seminarian, who returns to the city after years of exile and political activism. Living in the shadow of the towering Gothic cathedral, he witnesses the poverty, superstition, and stifling influence of the Church on the lives of the people who serve it. As personal memories and ideological conflicts resurface, Gabriel confronts the immense power of religious tradition and its hold on Spanish society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith sharp realism and dramatic intensity, Blasco Ibáñez critiques clerical power, social injustice, and the weight of history while painting a vivid portrait of Toledo’s cathedral community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst published in Spanish as \u003cem\u003eLa Catedral\u003c\/em\u003e (1903)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish translation first published in 1919\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Blasco Ibáñez’s most politically charged and critically acclaimed novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in multiple formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEbook\u003c\/strong\u003e: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudiobook\u003c\/strong\u003e: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA compelling classic for readers who appreciate bold social realism and dramatic explorations of faith, power, and personal freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVicente Blasco Ibáñez\u003c\/strong\u003e (1867–1928) was a Spanish novelist, journalist, and political activist. He achieved international fame with works such as \u003cem\u003eLos Cuatro Jinetes del Apocalipsis\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eThe Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cem\u003eSangre y Arena\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBlood and Sand\u003c\/em\u003e). Celebrated for his vivid realism, dramatic intensity, and bold social commentary, Blasco Ibáñez remains one of Spain’s most influential authors of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Carlini","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":54878345036148,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54878345068916,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54878345101684,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54878345134452,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5561\/6884\/files\/ShadowOfTheCathedral_VicenteBlascoIbanez_Ebook_1.png?v=1782999814","url":"https:\/\/casacarlini.com\/products\/the-shadow-of-the-cathedral","provider":"Casa Carlini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}