Author: Emilia Pardo-Bazan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781034260141
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Emilia Pardo Bazán y de la Rúa-Figueroa (16 September 1851 - 12 May 1921), countess of Pardo Bazán, was a Spanish novelist, journalist, literary critic, poet, playwright, translator, editor and professor. She is known for introducing naturalism into Spanish literature, for her detailed descriptions of reality, and for her ground-breaking introduction of feminist ideas into the literature of her era. Her ideas about women's rights for education also made her a prominent feminist figure. In 1876 she won a literary prize offered by the municipality of Oviedo, for an essay entitled Estudio crítico de las obras del padre Feijoo (Critical Essay on the Works of Father Feijoo), the subject of her essay being a Benedictine monk.
First Love and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life (Esprios Classics)
Author: Emilia Pardo-Bazan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781034260141
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Emilia Pardo Bazán y de la Rúa-Figueroa (16 September 1851 - 12 May 1921), countess of Pardo Bazán, was a Spanish novelist, journalist, literary critic, poet, playwright, translator, editor and professor. She is known for introducing naturalism into Spanish literature, for her detailed descriptions of reality, and for her ground-breaking introduction of feminist ideas into the literature of her era. Her ideas about women's rights for education also made her a prominent feminist figure. In 1876 she won a literary prize offered by the municipality of Oviedo, for an essay entitled Estudio crítico de las obras del padre Feijoo (Critical Essay on the Works of Father Feijoo), the subject of her essay being a Benedictine monk.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781034260141
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Emilia Pardo Bazán y de la Rúa-Figueroa (16 September 1851 - 12 May 1921), countess of Pardo Bazán, was a Spanish novelist, journalist, literary critic, poet, playwright, translator, editor and professor. She is known for introducing naturalism into Spanish literature, for her detailed descriptions of reality, and for her ground-breaking introduction of feminist ideas into the literature of her era. Her ideas about women's rights for education also made her a prominent feminist figure. In 1876 she won a literary prize offered by the municipality of Oviedo, for an essay entitled Estudio crítico de las obras del padre Feijoo (Critical Essay on the Works of Father Feijoo), the subject of her essay being a Benedictine monk.
First Love, and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life
Author: Emanuel Haldeman-Julius
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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First Love, and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life
Author: Emilia Pardo-Bazan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542480109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This collection gives an excellent Stories of Spanish Life. Included are First Love by Emilia Pardo-Bazan, An Andalusian Duel by Serafin Estebanez Calderon, Mariquita the Bald by Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch, The Love of Clotilde by Armando Palacio Vald�s, Captain Veneno's Proposal of Marriage by Pedro Antonio de Alarc�n.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542480109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This collection gives an excellent Stories of Spanish Life. Included are First Love by Emilia Pardo-Bazan, An Andalusian Duel by Serafin Estebanez Calderon, Mariquita the Bald by Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch, The Love of Clotilde by Armando Palacio Vald�s, Captain Veneno's Proposal of Marriage by Pedro Antonio de Alarc�n.
First Love and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life
Author: Various
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
First Love and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life by Various: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Spanish culture through a collection of captivating short stories. This anthology offers a glimpse into the diverse facets of Spanish life, from passionate romances to haunting mysteries, all penned by talented authors who share their unique perspectives on Spain. Key Aspects of the Book "First Love and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life": Spanish Culture: Explore the depth and diversity of Spanish culture through a variety of stories that touch on different aspects of life in Spain. Short Story Gems: This collection showcases the talents of various authors, each offering a distinct narrative style and storytelling approach. Emotional Range: From tales of love and longing to tales of suspense and intrigue, these stories evoke a wide range of emotions and experiences. The authors of "First Love and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life" are a diverse group of talented writers who share a passion for storytelling. While their individual backgrounds and biographies may vary, they all have a common thread—their ability to craft engaging and evocative narratives that provide a window into the heart of Spanish life and culture.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
First Love and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life by Various: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Spanish culture through a collection of captivating short stories. This anthology offers a glimpse into the diverse facets of Spanish life, from passionate romances to haunting mysteries, all penned by talented authors who share their unique perspectives on Spain. Key Aspects of the Book "First Love and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life": Spanish Culture: Explore the depth and diversity of Spanish culture through a variety of stories that touch on different aspects of life in Spain. Short Story Gems: This collection showcases the talents of various authors, each offering a distinct narrative style and storytelling approach. Emotional Range: From tales of love and longing to tales of suspense and intrigue, these stories evoke a wide range of emotions and experiences. The authors of "First Love and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life" are a diverse group of talented writers who share a passion for storytelling. While their individual backgrounds and biographies may vary, they all have a common thread—their ability to craft engaging and evocative narratives that provide a window into the heart of Spanish life and culture.
First Love and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life
Author: Pedro Antonio De Alarcon
Publisher: Book Jungle
ISBN: 9781438501789
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Little Blue books was a series of books designed to get literature into the hands of working class citizens. They were small inexpensive books that fit easily into a pocket. The books gained in popularity after their beginnings in 1919. After World War II Hoover and the FBI viewed some of their controversial topics as dangerous and the bookstores would no longer carry the books. First Love And Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life is a collection of love stories including the following: First love by Emilia Pardo-Bazan, An Andalusian Duet by Serafin Estebanez Calerdon, Marquita he Bald by Juan Engenio-Hartzenbusch, The Love of Clotilde by Amando Palacio-Valdes, and Captain Venenos Proposal of Marriage by Pedro Antonio de Alarcon.
Publisher: Book Jungle
ISBN: 9781438501789
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Little Blue books was a series of books designed to get literature into the hands of working class citizens. They were small inexpensive books that fit easily into a pocket. The books gained in popularity after their beginnings in 1919. After World War II Hoover and the FBI viewed some of their controversial topics as dangerous and the bookstores would no longer carry the books. First Love And Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life is a collection of love stories including the following: First love by Emilia Pardo-Bazan, An Andalusian Duet by Serafin Estebanez Calerdon, Marquita he Bald by Juan Engenio-Hartzenbusch, The Love of Clotilde by Amando Palacio-Valdes, and Captain Venenos Proposal of Marriage by Pedro Antonio de Alarcon.
First Love: And Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life
Author: Emilia Pardo-Bazan and Others
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9781304527677
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
How old was I then? Eleven or twelve years? More probably thirteen, for before then is too early to be seriously in love; but I won't venture to be certain, considering that in Southern countries the heart matures early, if that organ is to blame for such perturbations. If I do not remember well when, I can at least say exactly how my first love revealed itself. I was very fond—as soon as my aunt had gone to church to perform her evening devotions—of slipping into her bedroom and rummaging her chest of drawers, which she kept in admirable order. Those drawers were to me a museum; in them I always came across something rare or antique, which exhaled an archaic and mysterious scent, the aroma of the sandalwood fans which perfumed her white linen. Pin-cushions of satin now faded; knitted mittens, carefully wrapped in tissue paper; prints of saints; sewing materials; a reticule of blue velvet embroidered with bugles,...
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9781304527677
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
How old was I then? Eleven or twelve years? More probably thirteen, for before then is too early to be seriously in love; but I won't venture to be certain, considering that in Southern countries the heart matures early, if that organ is to blame for such perturbations. If I do not remember well when, I can at least say exactly how my first love revealed itself. I was very fond—as soon as my aunt had gone to church to perform her evening devotions—of slipping into her bedroom and rummaging her chest of drawers, which she kept in admirable order. Those drawers were to me a museum; in them I always came across something rare or antique, which exhaled an archaic and mysterious scent, the aroma of the sandalwood fans which perfumed her white linen. Pin-cushions of satin now faded; knitted mittens, carefully wrapped in tissue paper; prints of saints; sewing materials; a reticule of blue velvet embroidered with bugles,...
The Indolence of the Filipino
Author: José Rizal
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Indolence of the Filipino" by José Rizal. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Indolence of the Filipino" by José Rizal. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Aztec Autumn
Author: Gary Jennings
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765317513
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
After the Aztec empire falls to the Spaniards, a young Aztec named Tenamaxtli begins recruiting from among his fellow survivors of the Conquest to once again challenge the Spaniards and restore the Aztec empire.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765317513
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
After the Aztec empire falls to the Spaniards, a young Aztec named Tenamaxtli begins recruiting from among his fellow survivors of the Conquest to once again challenge the Spaniards and restore the Aztec empire.
Anna Karenina
Author: Leo Tolstoy
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439169462
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1234
Book Description
A fresh, practical approach to Leo Tolstoy's enduring classic,Anna Karenina,considered one of the greatest novels ever written.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439169462
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1234
Book Description
A fresh, practical approach to Leo Tolstoy's enduring classic,Anna Karenina,considered one of the greatest novels ever written.
Lady Windermere's Fan
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Lady Windermere's Fan, A Play About a Good Woman is a four-act comedy by Oscar Wilde, first produced 22 February 1892 at the St James's Theatre in London. The play was first published in 1893. Like many of Wilde's comedies, it bitingly satirizes the morals of society.The story concerns Lady Windermere, who suspects that her husband is having an affair with another woman. She confronts him with it but although he denies it, he invites the other woman, Mrs Erlynne, to his wife's birthday ball. Angered by her husband's supposed unfaithfulness, Lady Windermere decides to leave her husband for another lover. After discovering what has transpired, Mrs Erlynne follows Lady Windermere and attempts to persuade her to return to her husband and in the course of this, Mrs Erlynne is discovered in a compromising position. It is then revealed Mrs Erlynne is Lady Windermere's mother, who abandoned her family twenty years before the time the play is set. Mrs Erlynne sacrifices herself and her reputation to save her daughter's marriage. The best known line of the play sums up the central theme.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Lady Windermere's Fan, A Play About a Good Woman is a four-act comedy by Oscar Wilde, first produced 22 February 1892 at the St James's Theatre in London. The play was first published in 1893. Like many of Wilde's comedies, it bitingly satirizes the morals of society.The story concerns Lady Windermere, who suspects that her husband is having an affair with another woman. She confronts him with it but although he denies it, he invites the other woman, Mrs Erlynne, to his wife's birthday ball. Angered by her husband's supposed unfaithfulness, Lady Windermere decides to leave her husband for another lover. After discovering what has transpired, Mrs Erlynne follows Lady Windermere and attempts to persuade her to return to her husband and in the course of this, Mrs Erlynne is discovered in a compromising position. It is then revealed Mrs Erlynne is Lady Windermere's mother, who abandoned her family twenty years before the time the play is set. Mrs Erlynne sacrifices herself and her reputation to save her daughter's marriage. The best known line of the play sums up the central theme.