La Regenta
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Leopoldo Alas; translated by John Rutherford
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen Lane, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Two volumes in one.
Leopoldo Alas's monumental novel, "La Regenta," presents a searing portrait of 19th-century Spanish provincial life through the eyes of its captivating protagonist, Ana Ozores. This work of literary realism chronicles Ana's spiritual and emotional turmoil as she navigates a stifling marriage and the suffocating hypocrisy of Vetusta, a town mirroring Oviedo. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of societal pressures, religious fervor, and illicit desires that ensnare its characters, illustrating the profound psychological depths of human experience. Alas masterfully details the moral decay and social stagnation of the era, offering a poignant and critical examination of passion, faith, and disillusionment.
Author: Leopoldo Alas; translated by John Rutherford
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen Lane, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Two volumes in one.
Leopoldo Alas's monumental novel, "La Regenta," presents a searing portrait of 19th-century Spanish provincial life through the eyes of its captivating protagonist, Ana Ozores. This work of literary realism chronicles Ana's spiritual and emotional turmoil as she navigates a stifling marriage and the suffocating hypocrisy of Vetusta, a town mirroring Oviedo. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of societal pressures, religious fervor, and illicit desires that ensnare its characters, illustrating the profound psychological depths of human experience. Alas masterfully details the moral decay and social stagnation of the era, offering a poignant and critical examination of passion, faith, and disillusionment.