La niña robada by Hendrik Conscience
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About this eBook
| Author | Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883 |
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| Title | La niña robada |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La niña robada" by Hendrik Conscience is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the struggles of its central character, Marta Sweerts, a widow, as she navigates the challenging dynamics of her relationships in the village of Orsdael, including her connection with the local intendente, Mathys. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities faced by women in a patriarchal society. At the start of the novel, we meet Catalina, who expresses concern for her friend Marta and the difficult situation she faces. As Catalina encounters Mathys, the intendente, she learns about his frustrations regarding Marta's perceived coldness towards him, while also trying to protect her friend from being cast out of Orsdael. This conversation unveils the underlying tensions and emotions between the characters, setting the stage for a series of events that will greatly influence their lives, ultimately leading to questions about love and loyalty, and the sacrifices one must make for their loved ones. Catalina’s desire to shield Marta reflects her commitment to their friendship in a world that poses numerous dangers for women. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22975 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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