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La Regenta

Pages
604
Published
1885
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

Ana Ozores, married to an older magistrate in the conservative town of Vetusta, feels trapped by her monotonous life. Seeking fulfillment, she turns to religion and then considers adultery, sparking a fierce battle for her affections between a powerful priest and a local Don Juan. This classic novel offers a witty and critical look at upper-class society and the Church in 19th-century Spain.

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