Summary:
"La Casa de los Cuervos" by Hugo Wast is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Don Serafín Aldabas, a humble schoolmaster in Santa Fe who grapples with the challenges of his profession amid political turmoil. As he navigates personal and financial struggles, themes of love, loyalty, and revolution begin to unfold, highlighting the intertwined lives of the characters around him. The opening of the novel introduces Don Serafín, a dedicated teacher who has faced years of unpaid dues from the government while nurturing a deep affection for his daughter, Rosarito. Set against the backdrop of a politically charged environment ripe with conspiracies and conflicts, Serafín's life takes a turn when a revolutionary plot involving influential characters like Don Patricio Cullen and Captain Francisco Insúa begins to unfold. As the plot thickens, Serafín's involvement in the clandestine events heightens, blurring the lines between personal allegiance and political duty, establishing a tense atmosphere that sets the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)