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Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de
1852
1921
Pardo Bazan, Emilia, condesa de
Bazán, Emilia Pardo, condesa de
Bazán, Emilia, condesa de Pardo
Serrano, Mary J. (Mary Jane)
1923
Serrano, Mary Jane Christie
El cisne de Vilamorta. English
The Swan of Vilamorta
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"The Swan of Vilamorta" by Emilia Pardo Bazán is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of love, ambition, and social dynamics through the experiences of its main characters, Segundo García, a young poet, and Leocadia Otero, a schoolmistress. The narrative is situated in the fictional town of Vilamorta, where personal aspirations intertwine with a backdrop of societal expectations and complex relationships. At the start of the story, Segundo descends a rugged path near the town, reveling in the peaceful ambiance as he engages in an imaginative conversation with an echo. His poetic sensibilities catch the attention of passing muleteers, who mock him, prompting him to retreat into the nearby pine grove, where he eventually encounters Leocadia, with whom he shares a close and affectionate bond. As the narrative unfolds, Leocadia's profound feelings for Segundo are highlighted, juxtaposed against the social constraints and the weight of her past that she carries. The opening thus sets the stage for the exploration of their emotional entanglements, ambitions, and the contrasting backdrop of the town. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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