"A Wedding Trip" by Emilia Pardo Bazán is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around LucĂa, 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 LucĂa's wedding day, illustrating the contrasting social backgrounds of the bride and groom, alongside the emotional farewells exchanged with family. We see LucĂa, 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 LucĂa'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 LucĂa's path as she navigates her new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
A Wedding Trip
By Emilia Pardo Bazán
Translation of: Un viaje de novios
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2017-04-19
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Emilia Pardo Bazán y de la Rúa-Figueroa, Countess of Pardo Bazán was a Spanish novelist, journalist, literary critic, poet, playwright, translator, editor and professor. Her naturalism and descriptions of reality, as well as her feminist ideas embedded in her work, made her one of the most influential and best-known female writers of her era. Her ideas about women's rights in education also made her a prominent feminist figure.
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