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536: 319:(1862), which describes the career of a young man during the 1851 political revolt. Abundant local color and social criticism accompany the action of the novel. Although these elements of description are not brought to life and fused with the plot in the manner of Balzac, the novel achieved great success as the first realistic portrayal of Chilean life. After its publication, Blest Gana entered the diplomatic service and was Chilean ambassador to France and Britain for many years. Other novels of this first period are 127: 507: 465: 222: 25: 451: 409:(1909 with pleasant remembrances of childhood). His ability to describe characters and customs has been praised by critics now, as well as at the time of publishing. Despite his non-literary education, which accounts for his careless style and excess of 342:
Upon his retirement from diplomacy, Blest Gana returned to writing novels. Strongly influenced by his reading of the new masters of the form, he produced his best work. Four novels from this second period of creative activity are
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is about the Chile of Blest Gana's childhood. The lively adventure and love intrigue infused with nostalgia qualify this novel as Blest Gana's greatest work.
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His literary work - almost exclusively novels - followed the aesthetic ideals and themes of the European
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Death register (with date and place of birth) in Paris, 1st District, n° 331, p.12/20.
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novelist and diplomat, considered the father of Chilean novel. Blest Gana was of
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and published by Oxford University Press in 2000. He also wrote a comedy:
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and starting 1866 he was Chilean diplomatic representative at
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and the purchase of armament for Chilean troops during the
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[alˈβeɾtoβlestˈɣana]
Chilean
Irish
Basque
Santiago
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William Cunningham Blest
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