The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions by Chase

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Author Chase, J. Smeaton (Joseph Smeaton), 1864-1923
Title The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions
Note Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The penance of Magdalena -- Padre Urbano's umbrella -- The bells of San Gabriel -- The buried treasure of Simi -- Love in the padres' garden.
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Summary "The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions" by J. Smeaton Chase is a collection of short stories that captures the spirit and history of the California missions, likely written in the early 20th century. The tales focus on the lives of the indigenous people and Spanish missionaries, intertwined through themes of love, sacrifice, and cultural conflict. The opening of the book introduces us to the Mission of San Juan Capistrano and centers on a young boy named Te-filo, an aspiring artist in the mission community. Te-filo encounters Magdalena, the daughter of the mayordomo, and they develop a secret love despite the rigid boundaries imposed by their cultural differences. The narrative unfolds as Te-filo seeks permission from the Father to marry Magdalena, but their union faces challenges due to the Father’s prejudices and Magdalena's pride. These tensions set the stage for a poignant exploration of love's trials amidst the backdrop of a historical era marked by both genuine faith and societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Missions -- California -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 9063
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 11, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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