''La Horda'' is a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, first published in 1905. Set in early 20th-century Madrid, it follows Isidro Maltrana, a young man from a humble background who aspires to rise above his poverty through education and literary work. The novel vividly portrays the struggles of the working class and offers a social commentary on the harsh realities of urban life in Spain during that era. Blasco Ibáñez's experiences as a republican deputy in Madrid influenced his depiction of the characters and their interactions.
