Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda) by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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| Author | Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
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| Translator | Keniston, Hayward, 1883- |
| Title | Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda) |
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Produced by Carlo Traverso, Janet Blenkinship, and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. |
| Summary | "Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda)" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Mariano Renovales, a celebrated painter grappling with his artistic path, societal expectations, and complex relationships, particularly with his wife, Josephina, who embodies the triumph of womanhood. Set against a backdrop rich in artistic culture and historical references, the novel explores themes of desire, identity, and the struggles of an artist within conformist society. The opening of the novel introduces Renovales as he revisits the Museo del Prado, reflecting on his past and the evolution of his art. He encounters the legacy of great masters such as Velásquez and Goya, which inspires both admiration and self-doubt. As he navigates his memories and current artistic ambitions, we also glimpse his relationships, particularly his connection with Tekli, a fellow artist, and later his wife, Josephina. This beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Renovales' inner conflicts and the role of women in his life and art. The narrative hints at a transformative journey for both Renovales and Josephina, foreshadowing themes of conflict between personal desire and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Madrid (Spain) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Widowers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Subject | Painters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18876 |
| Release Date | Jul 19, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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