Agua de Nieve (Novela) by Concha Espina
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"Agua de Nieve" by Concha Espina is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Regina de Alcántara, a young woman embarking on a journey filled with self-discovery and emotional depth, while navigating her relationships with her family, particularly her ailing brother Daniel, and her confidante Eugenia Barquín. The novel explores themes of loss, identity, and the pursuit of happiness against a rich backdrop of landscapes and
personal struggles. At the start of the novel, Regina arrives at the Lazaretto of San Simón after a journey from overseas, filled with a mix of excitement and melancholy. As she disembarks, she conveys a complicated emotional state—expressing joy that is intermingled with sadness as she reflects on her connection to her homeland and the recent death of her brother. The narrative unfolds with Regina's interactions with fellow travelers, a tender yet strained relationship with her brother, and her initial resistance to the demands of adulthood. The opening chapters set the stage for Regina's inner conflicts and aspirations, as she seeks to reconcile her past with her hopes for the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Espina, Concha, 1869-1955 |
|---|---|
| Title | Agua de Nieve (Novela) |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlos Colón, The Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47388 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47388-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 488 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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