When the Owl Cries by Paul Alexander Bartlett

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Author Bartlett, Paul Alexander, 1909-1990
LoC No. 60009265
Title When the Owl Cries
Note Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "When the Owl Cries" by Paul Alexander Bartlett is a novel written in the mid-20th century. The narrative unfolds during the tumultuous period of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, centering on the life of Raul Medina, who is poised to inherit the management of the family estate, the hacienda Petaca. The story explores themes of power, social change, and family dynamics as Raul grapples with his father's oppressive legacy and his own desire to create a more equitable future for the hacienda's inhabitants. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Raul Medina, who reflects on the unsettling signs that trouble is brewing at the hacienda amidst the backdrop of social upheaval. He shares a complex relationship with his wife, Angelina, and is torn between his responsibilities and his love for Lucienne, a neighboring hacendada. As personal and societal tensions mount, Raul expresses his frustrations about the treatment of the hacienda's workers and the impending changes he knows must come. The narrative intricately paints a vivid picture of hacienda life, emphasizing Raul's internal conflict as he prepares to confront his father and take control of Petaca, while also dealing with the superstitions and ecological challenges unique to their environment, setting the stage for a gripping family saga intertwined with the larger narrative of a nation in flux. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 -- Fiction
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