Pepita Jimenez

In «Pepita Jiménez,» Juan Valera weaves a rich tapestry of 19th-century Spanish society through the lens of unrequited love and the complexities of desire. The novel is a masterful blend of romanticism and realism, delineating the inner turmoil of its characters with psychological depth and emotional nuance. The narrative follows the story of a young seminarian, Don Luis de Vargas, whose infatuation with the beautiful Pepita leads him to grapple with the conflicting demands of passion and duty, all set against the evocative backdrop of Andalusia. Valera's elegant prose and sharp wit illuminate themes of social... Edasi