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by Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de · 1852–1921
"Cuentos de amor" by Countess 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.
- 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, scrutinizing even drawers that Lucila claimed not to have opened for a month.
A cada pesquisa inútil, los ojos de Lucila se arrasaban de lágrimas.
With each fruitless search, Lucila's eyes filled with tears.
Mientras revolvíamos, se me ocurrió preguntarla:
As we rummaged, it occurred to me to ask her:
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Book details
- Original language
- Spanish
- Translation
- English
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #55514
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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