Pepita Jiménez by Juan Valera

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Author Valera, Juan, 1824-1905
Title Pepita Jiménez
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif
Summary "Pepita Jiménez" by Juan Valera is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of a young man named Luis de Vargas and the titular character, Pepita Jiménez, a beautiful widow who has recently come into a fortune. The novel explores themes of love, morality, and the conflicts between religious aspirations and worldly desires, presenting a rich tapestry of social and personal dilemmas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Luis de Vargas, who returns to his hometown after years away at the seminary. He is eager to become a priest but is quickly swept into the dynamics of his past life, which includes the attention and affection of his father for Pepita, a woman of beauty and mystery. Through a series of letters, Luis reflects on the people he encounters, particularly focusing on Pepita's complexities and her relationship with his father, whom she entertains while maintaining an aura of detached grace. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of love, duty, and spiritual longing as Luis grapples with his aspirations amidst societal expectations and personal attachments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Widows -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Seminarians -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 17223
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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