Despertar Para Morir (Novela) by Concha Espina

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Author Espina, Concha, 1869-1955
Title Despertar Para Morir (Novela)
Note Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Despertar Para Morir" by Concha Espina is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of the aristocratic family of the marquis in their summer residence "Las Palmeras," focusing on themes of love, ambition, and social dynamics among the characters. The story prominently features the interactions of the enigmatic and ambitious Gracián Soberano with two central young women, Eva Guerrero and María Ensalmo, highlighting their contrasting personalities and aspirations in a changing society. The opening of the novel introduces us to the marquis and his family as they host a gathering at their summer home. The characters engage in light-hearted banter, revealing their relationships and social statuses. The marquesa expresses a longing for a simple, pastoral life as her daughters navigate their social ambitions. The stage is set for romantic entanglements as Gracián enters the scene, drawing attention from both Eva and María, setting up an intricate web of desires and rivalries that will unfold in the narrative. The atmosphere is rich with tension, contrasting the tranquil coastal setting with the emotional storms brewing among the characters. (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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EBook-No. 48954
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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