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Los pazos de Ulloa

Author
Emilia Pardo Bazán
Language
Spanish
Length
252 pages
ISBN
9781787363106
Published
30 April 2021
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Galicia
  • aristocracy
  • societal decay
  • moral corruption
  • 19th century Spain
  • rural life
  • power dynamics
  • passion
  • betrayal
  • clergy

Description

"Los pazos de Ulloa" by Emilia Pardo Bazán delves into the intricate dynamics of a declining aristocratic family at the Ulloa estate. Set against the backdrop of rural Galicia in the late 19th century, the novel explores themes of power, decadence, and societal decay. The narrative follows the arrival of Father Julian, a clergyman sent to the estate, whose presence triggers a chain of events revealing the moral and social corruption within the family. Pardo Bazán skillfully weaves a tale of passion, betrayal, and societal critique, creating a compelling portrayal of the tumultuous times. The novel stands as a significant work in Spanish literature, offering a nuanced exploration of the complexities inherent in the relationships between individuals and their social milieu.

Author

Emilia Pardo Bazán (1851–1921) brought French naturalism into Spanish fiction and then made it her own. A countess, journalist, critic, and novelist, she wrote of Galicia, class, and women's lives with a candour that startled her century. Los pazos de Ulloa remains a landmark of Spanish realism: rural power, desire, and decay observed without flinch.

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