La vistosa by Jacinto Octavio Picón

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Author Picón, Jacinto Octavio, 1852-1923
Title La vistosa
Contents La vistosa -- Las coronas -- Divorcio moral.
Credits E-text prepared by Chuck Greif and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "La Vistosa" by Jacinto Octavio Picón is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on Enriqueta, nicknamed "la Vistosa," who navigates her life and relationships in Madrid, revealing the complexities of love, social expectations, and moral dilemmas. The book delves into themes of infidelity, societal judgment, and the influence of wealth on personal happiness. The narrative unfolds through Enriqueta's perspective as she recounts her experiences with love and betrayal. Initially engaged to a jealous partner named Perico, she struggles with her feelings of being misjudged. After losing her fortune due to the treachery of her guardian, don Ulpiano, she finds herself tangled in a superficial relationship with the wealthy vizconde de Manjirón, who ultimately reveals his true nature. As her affair with the vizconde leads to tragedy and despair, Enriqueta confronts the moral consequences of her lifestyle and relationships. Through her journey, Picón critiques societal norms and the often harsh realities faced by women in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spanish fiction
Subject Short stories, Spanish
Category Text
EBook-No. 28212
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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