Mariquita, och andra historier från verldens utkanter by Konni Zilliacus
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"Mariquita, och andra historier från världens utkanter" by Konni Zilliacus is a collection of narratives likely written in the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of cultural encounters and human relationships, centering around the character Mariquita, a young woman navigating her life in Costa Rica. The book offers a lens into the complexities of identity, societal expectations, and personal aspirations in a richly textured setting." "At the start of the narrative,
we are introduced to Mariquita and her interactions with a character named don Luis in San José, Costa Rica. Their acquaintance develops after they find themselves neighbors at a hotel, where don Luis, of mixed European and Latin American background, engages with the local culture. Mariquita is depicted as a spirited and charming girl of sixteen, with aspirations beyond her current mundane life as an apprentice dressmaker. As don Luis and Mariquita develop a friendship, the story hints at the complexities of her social standing and familial background, setting the stage for deeper explorations of their relationship and societal dynamics." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zilliacus, Konni, 1855-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mariquita, och andra historier från verldens utkanter |
| Contents | Mariquita -- På lokomotivet -- Min reskamrat -- Ur min porträttsamling -- William Anilin -- Den nya kaptenen. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50241 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50241-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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