Juan Valera Books

Luis, preparing for the priesthood, is attracted to the young widow Pepita Jiménez, who is also interested in marrying his father. Suitable for B2.2 level.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance. While it may exhibit imperfections like marks or flawed pages due to its age, it aims to maintain the integrity of the original text. This edition reflects a commitment to cultural preservation and accessibility, ensuring that classic literature remains available in high-quality, modern formats.

Valued by scholars, this book holds significant literary importance and serves as a vital resource for future generations. It is presented in its original form, preserving any marks from its initial publication to maintain its authenticity.

Set in a 19th-century Andalusian village, the story follows Luis de Vargas, a seminarian torn between his religious faith and his attraction to the widow Pepita Jiménez. As he navigates his conflicting emotions, the novel delves into themes of faith, morality, and sexuality within Spanish society. Richly depicting local customs and social dynamics, it blends romantic and realistic elements, making it a significant work in Spanish literature that has inspired numerous adaptations in theater and film.

Reading sample: https://easyoriginal.com/sample/ES14.pdf Innovative Reading Method: https://easyoriginal.com/en/reading-method/ “La muñequita” ("The Little Doll") is a short story by Juan Valera. Juan Valera war ein spanischer Schriftsteller, Politiker und Diplomat. In die gängigen literarischen Epochen seiner Zeit (Realismus, Naturalismus) lässt er sich schwer einordnen; als großer Stilist ist er in dieser Epoche eher eine singuläre Erscheinung. Unabridged original text. Bilingual book Spanish-English. Fun with reading original versions, starting as a beginner from level A2 and people re-entering the learning process. Innovative Ilya Frank's Reading Method. Learning, refreshing and perfecting foreign languages by having fun reading. Efficient and effortless expansion of vocabulary thanks to the innovative reading method. It takes no effort to read the original version and no dictionary is required to understand every word precisely. In passing, you learn vocabulary and repeat/improve grammar. Thanks to the integrated audio books, listening comprehension is also trained.

Una lista y bonita muchacha a la que llaman Juanita la Larga vive ne Villalegre, pequeño lugar de Andalucia. De ella se enamora Don Paco, hombre mayor,rico e importantes. Pero las diferencias de edad y de clase social...