Young Man of Caracas
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Young Man of Caracas is a novel written by T. R. Ybarra. The story is set in Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, during the early 20th century. The book follows the life of a young man named Carlos, who comes from a wealthy family and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, Carlos has other ambitions and dreams of becoming an artist. The novel explores the challenges and conflicts that arise as Carlos tries to pursue his passion for art while also navigating the expectations of his family and society. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Maria, who shares his love of art, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds. The book also delves into the political climate of Venezuela during this time, with references to the country's turbulent history and the struggle for independence. Through Carlos's journey, the reader is given a glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of Caracas, as well as the challenges faced by young people trying to find their place in a rapidly changing world. Overall, Young Man of Caracas is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, ambition, love, and social class. It is a vivid portrayal of a young man's journey towards self-discovery and the obstacles he must overcome to achieve his dreams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781163383407
- ISBN-10: 1163383406
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.94 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.52 pounds
- Page Count: 356
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