Ruecas de Marfil (Novelas) by Concha Espina

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Author Espina, Concha, 1869-1955
Title Ruecas de Marfil (Novelas)
Note Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Naves en el mar -- La ronda de los galanes -- El jayón -- Talín.
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Summary "Ruecas de Marfil" by Concha Espina is a collection of novelas written in the early 20th century. This work intricately weaves the lives of various women, exploring themes of suffering, aspiration, and the complexities of destiny through a poetic lens. The main characters include Luisa, a young montañesa embarking on a difficult journey to unite with her husband and facing the challenges of life and motherhood. The opening of the novel introduces an evocative journey through the Straits of Magellan, where a narrator reflects on the beauty and menace of the land and sea. Luisa is traveling on a ship, accompanied by the narrator and her protector, Inés, as she approaches the reality of motherhood. The narrative captures their awe of the wild landscapes, intermixed with an emerging sense of dread as Luisa grapples with her impending challenges, both physical and emotional. The atmosphere is thick with anticipation, as the ship's journey becomes symbolic of the trials awaiting Luisa, foreshadowing the hardships that will unfold in her life as a woman navigating both love and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spanish fiction -- 20th century
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