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Original title: Cuentos de amor
by Emilia Pardo Bazán · 1851–1921
"Cuentos de amor" by condesa de Emilia Pardo Bazán is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of love, passion, and the complexities of human emotions through various characters and scenarios. This anthology presents a blend of romantic ideals with the reality of social constraints, making it appealing to readers interested in emotional depth and narrative intricacies. The opening of the anthology introduces the author and sets the stage for the stories to come. It begins with a preface where Emilia Pardo Bazán reflects on her extensive writing career and the nature of storytelling, hinting at the blend of imagination with real-life events in her tales. Following the preface, the first story, "El amor asesinado," introduces Eva, who is humorously depicted as trying to escape the clutches of love, only to find it infiltrating every aspect of her life, eventually leading to tragic consequences. As she attempts to eliminate love, she discovers that it is an inseparable part of her being, setting the tone for the thoughtful exploration of love that will unfold throughout the book.
Summary generated automatically by Project Gutenberg.
- Read time
- 289 min
- Words
- 63,608
- Chapters
- 7
- Paragraphs
- 818
- Price
- Free
- Romance fiction, Spanish
- Short stories, Spanish
Excuso decir que empezamos á mirar y registrar por todas partes, recorriendo la alfombra, sacudiendo las cortinas, alzando los muebles, escudriñando hasta cajones que Lucila afirmaba no haber abierto desde un mes antes.
Needless to say, we began to look and search everywhere, going over the carpet, shaking the curtains, lifting the furniture, even rummaging through drawers that Lucila swore she had not opened for a month.
A cada pesquisa inútil, los ojos de Lucila se arrasaban de lágrimas.
At each useless search, Lucila's eyes filled with tears.
Mientras revolvíamos, se me ocurrió preguntarla:
While we were turning things over, it occurred to me to ask her:
About the author
Emilia Pardo Bazán1851–1921
Emilia Pardo Bazán (1851–1921) was born into a wealthy noble family in A Coruña, Galicia, and died in Madrid.
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Book details
- Original language
- Spanish
- Translation
- English, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #55514
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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