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Title: La Niña de Luzmela
Note: Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Stan Goodman, Virginia Paque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "La Niña de Luzmela" by Concha Espina is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Carmen who is taken in by Don Manuel after the tragic loss of her parents. The book explores themes of love, responsibility, and the ways familial ties shape one’s identity as Carmen navigates life in the imposing household of Luzmela. The opening of the novel presents a poignant scene where Don Manuel reflects on his life and his relationship with Carmen, who he views as a daughter despite his personal struggles. It depicts him as a troubled, dream-like figure who oscillates between moments of joy and deep sadness, highlighting his declining health. As he interacts with Carmen, a sweet yet mysterious girl with a gentle disposition, the reader senses an underlying sense of foreboding and complexity regarding her future, especially with the looming presence of his sister, Doña Rebeca, who appears antagonistic. The narrative sets the stage for a tale that intertwines innocence and darkness, as Carmen’s fate becomes intricately tied to the legacy of her adoptive father and the familial strife that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Espina, Concha, 1869-1955
EBook No.: 11657
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 71
Language: Spanish
Subject: Spanish fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: La Niña de Luzmela
Note: Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Stan Goodman, Virginia Paque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "La Niña de Luzmela" by Concha Espina is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Carmen who is taken in by Don Manuel after the tragic loss of her parents. The book explores themes of love, responsibility, and the ways familial ties shape one’s identity as Carmen navigates life in the imposing household of Luzmela. The opening of the novel presents a poignant scene where Don Manuel reflects on his life and his relationship with Carmen, who he views as a daughter despite his personal struggles. It depicts him as a troubled, dream-like figure who oscillates between moments of joy and deep sadness, highlighting his declining health. As he interacts with Carmen, a sweet yet mysterious girl with a gentle disposition, the reader senses an underlying sense of foreboding and complexity regarding her future, especially with the looming presence of his sister, Doña Rebeca, who appears antagonistic. The narrative sets the stage for a tale that intertwines innocence and darkness, as Carmen’s fate becomes intricately tied to the legacy of her adoptive father and the familial strife that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Espina, Concha, 1869-1955
EBook No.: 11657
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 71
Language: Spanish
Subject: Spanish fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.