La vistosa by Jacinto Octavio Picón
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"La Vistosa" by Jacinto Octavio Picón is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on Enriqueta, nicknamed "la Vistosa," who navigates her life and relationships in Madrid, revealing the complexities of love, social expectations, and moral dilemmas. The book delves into themes of infidelity, societal judgment, and the influence of wealth on personal happiness. The narrative unfolds through Enriqueta's perspective as she recounts her experiences with love and
betrayal. Initially engaged to a jealous partner named Perico, she struggles with her feelings of being misjudged. After losing her fortune due to the treachery of her guardian, don Ulpiano, she finds herself tangled in a superficial relationship with the wealthy vizconde de Manjirón, who ultimately reveals his true nature. As her affair with the vizconde leads to tragedy and despair, Enriqueta confronts the moral consequences of her lifestyle and relationships. Through her journey, Picón critiques societal norms and the often harsh realities faced by women in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Picón, Jacinto Octavio, 1852-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | La vistosa |
| Contents | La vistosa -- Las coronas -- Divorcio moral. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chuck Greif and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.0 (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 |
| Subject | Short stories, Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28212 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28212-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 533 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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