Ismael

""Ismael"" is a novel written by Eduardo Acevedo Diaz, originally published in Spanish. The story is set in Uruguay and follows the life of the eponymous protagonist, Ismael, a young man from a poor family who dreams of a better life. Ismael works hard to improve his situation and eventually becomes a successful businessman, but his success comes at a cost as he becomes embroiled in corruption and deceit. Along the way, Ismael falls in love with a woman named Rosario, but their relationship is complicated by their social differences and the challenges they face as a result of Ismael's actions. The novel explores themes of ambition, power, love, and the consequences of one's choices. It is a gripping tale of one man's journey to the top and the sacrifices he makes to get there.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.