A Wedding Trip

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de, 1852-1921

Contributor:

Serrano, Mary J. (Mary Jane), -1923.

Standardized Title:

Un viaje de novios. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Wedding Trip" by Emilia Pardo Bazán is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Lucía, a young bride, as she embarks on her journey with her husband, Aurelio Miranda, after a marriage marked by various social dynamics and familial connections. The narrative explores themes of class, relationships, and the expectations surrounding marriage, especially for young women in that era. The opening of the story vividly sets the scene for Lucía's wedding day, illustrating the contrasting social backgrounds of the bride and groom, alongside the emotional farewells exchanged with family. We see Lucía, a figure of robust youth and grace, feeling the weight of her new position while expressing innocence and apprehension about the transition into married life. The departure at the railway station captures a poignant moment of change, with Lucía's tears juxtaposed against her excitement for the adventures ahead. As the couple sets off towards France, the narrative hints at the complexities of their relationship and the challenges that lie ahead, establishing tension about Lucía's path as she navigates her new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at Google Books)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Translation of: Un viaje de novios

Release date is 2017-04-19