Although written a century ago, the sixteen stories by Emilia Pardo
Bazán collected in this volume are strikingly relevant to
contemporary concerns. Noted for narrative complexity, stylistic
variety, and feminist themes, Pardo Bazán's stories explore many
aspects of the relationships between men and women. Readers of
these stories will encounter memorable and affecting characters. A
mysterious nun spends her days in a convent crying over something
that happened to her many years ago, when she was a young woman. A
young man tries to uncover the true reason a scheming woman married
his uncle. An unwed pregnant woman finds unexpected help from a
misogynist doctor. A bachelor wishing to marry develops a special
test for prospective wives, only to see it backfire. And in the
title story, a bride suddenly calls off her wedding at the last
possible moment without an explanation. Both outspoken and witty,
melancholy and humorous, these stories will interest general
readers as well as students and scholars of Spanish literature.
General
| Imprint: |
Modern Language Association of America
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
MLA Texts and Translations |
| Release date: |
1996 |
| First published: |
1997 |
| Editors: |
Joyce Tolliver
|
| Dimensions: |
142 x 215 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
132 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-87352-783-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-87352-783-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780873527835 |
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