Pepita Jimenez: Historical Novel

Pepita Jimenez: Historical Novel

Juan Valera

Språken
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ISBN4057664141286

Pepita Jiménez depicts the gradual realization by a young seminarian of the empty vanity of his vocation, while he falls in love on the eve of his ordination. The novel gives a view of rural life in the Andalusian region of Spain. The story touches on themes of physical versus spiritual love and finding one's true path in life.