Author |
Palma, Angélica, 1883-1935 |
Editor |
Balza, Pedro L. |
Title |
Crónicas de Marianela
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Contents |
Presentación en Sociedad -- El matrimonio -- El amor y su apariencia -- El nó de las niñas -- El Gancho -- Las «Planchadoras» -- La moda y el diablo -- Los «Tramitadores» -- Los afeites -- Las paces -- Crotalogia -- Rosalía en «Los Carpinchos» -- El arte de estar enferma -- Las inquietudes de Petrona -- Pequeña defensa de la murmuración -- Los secretos -- La desventura de Luisa -- Desavenencia trascendental -- Las reinas en la guerra -- Frivolidad y tilinguismo -- Inés y los cipreses -- La fiesta hípica -- Las angustias de mi protegida -- La inutilidad de San Juan Bautista -- Sin presidenta -- La abuela del rey de los cipreses, o el orgullo ancestral -- ¡¡Desahuciado!! -- La viuda de Esquilón va a Mar del Plata.
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Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net)
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Summary |
"Crónicas de Marianela" by Angélica Palma is a collection of social commentaries written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on various societal norms, customs, and the dynamics of relationships, primarily focusing on women and their experiences in society. Through a series of essays, Palma explores themes such as love, marriage, and the role of women in a rapidly changing world. At the start of the book, Palma introduces the notion of a young woman’s presentation in society, marking an important transition from childhood to adulthood. The piece describes the excitement and anticipation felt by the young lady as she prepares to step into the world, leaving behind her childhood toys. The narrative layers in parental observations—both humorous and serious—highlighting their hopes for her successful debut and the societal expectations placed upon young women. The writing provides a vivid picture of the emotional and social dynamics surrounding a woman's entry into society, setting the tone for the subsequent reflections on love, marriage, and the societal roles of women that follow in the opening chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Spanish |
LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Subject |
Fiction
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Subject |
Short stories
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
34565 |
Release Date |
Dec 4, 2010 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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