"Un día de estos", de Gabriel García Márquez 🎙️(cuento corto) AUDIOLIBRO | Lectura | Voz humana

Gabriel García Márquez's "Un Día de Estos"

The story unfolds with Don Aurelio Escobar, a dentist without a license, starting his day in his office. His interactions with the mayor reveal tension and unexpected events.

Don Aurelio's Morning Routine

• Don Aurelio Escobar, an unlicensed dentist, begins his day by opening his office at 6 am.

• He meticulously arranges dental tools on the table in order of size, akin to an exhibition.

• Despite appearing rigid and distant, he works diligently on polishing a denture without anesthesia.

Unexpected Interruptions

• Don Aurelio's son informs him that the mayor requests a tooth extraction but is not present.

• While working on a gold tooth, the threat of being shot if he doesn't extract the mayor's tooth adds tension.

The Confrontation with the Mayor

• The mayor arrives with physical discomfort, showcasing signs of weariness and desperation.

• Don Aurelio proceeds to extract the mayor's abscessed tooth without anesthesia due to its condition.

Continuation of Gabriel García Márquez's "Un Día de Estos"

The narrative delves into the intense interaction between Don Aurelio and the mayor during the tooth extraction process.

Intense Tooth Extraction

• During the procedure, both men endure physical strain; however, only one displays visible pain.

• Despite extracting the painful tooth successfully, emotional turmoil engulfs both characters differently.

Aftermath of Extraction

• Post-extraction, emotions run high as tears well up in the mayor's eyes due to his ordeal.