La prueba by condesa de Emilia Pardo Bazán
"La prueba" by Emilia Pardo Bazán is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to revolve around the complex emotions and experiences of its main character, likely a young man named Luis Portal, who navigates themes of love, identity, and societal expectations. Through his interactions with various characters, including his friend Luis and a woman named "Mo," the narrative explores the protagonist's inner turmoil and romantic aspirations. At
the start of the novel, we meet Luis Portal, who is recovering from a severe illness. As he recuperates, he reflects on his physical changes, including the growth of a beard, which symbolizes his transition into adulthood. Portal's discussions with his friend reveal his frustrations with love and relationships, particularly as he pines for a woman named Carmiña, who is married. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of desire, longing, and the conflicts between societal norms and personal passion, hinting at a complex web of emotions that will be further unraveled throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de, 1852-1921 |
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| Title | La prueba |
| Credits | Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Hispánica/Biblioteca Nacional de España). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65632 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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