First Love, and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life by E. Haldeman-Julius et al.

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Editor Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951
Contributor Alarcón, Pedro Antonio de, 1833-1891
Contributor Estébanez Calderón, Serafín, 1799-1867
Contributor Hartzenbusch, Juan Eugenio, 1806-1880
Contributor Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938
Contributor Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de, 1852-1921
Title First Love, and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life
Series Title Little blue book, No. 1195
Contents First Love -- An Andalusian Duel -- Mariquita the Bald -- The Love of Clotilde -- Captain Veneno's Proposal of Marriage
Credits Produced by Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "First Love, and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life" by E. Haldeman-Julius et al. is a collection of short stories that likely reflects social themes and cultural insights during the late 19th to early 20th century. This compilation features various narratives that delve into the intricacies of Spanish life, exploring themes of love, fascination, and personal struggles. The book begins with the story "First Love" by Emilia Pardo-Bazan, which captures the innocent yet intense emotional experiences of a young boy enchanted by a portrait of a beautiful woman, only to discover it is a miniature of his aunt in her youth. Other stories in the collection, such as "An Andalusian Duel" and "Mariquita the Bald," offer humorous and poignant looks at relationships and societal expectations. Characters navigate love's complexities, from a confused captain grappling with the idea of marriage in "Captain Veneno's Proposal of Marriage," to the heart-wrenching decisions of Clotilde, an actress caught between the stage and love in "The Love of Clotilde." Together, these tales present a rich tapestry of human emotions and the Spanish cultural landscape, inviting the reader to reflect on the nuances of affection and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, Spanish -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 15610
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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