Gorriti, Juana Manuela 1818-1892 creator text utu 2020 monographic es 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Oasis en la vida" by Juana Manuela Gorriti is a novel written in the late 19th century." The story centers around Mauricio Ridel, a young man whose life is marked by adversity and a search for belonging, set against the backdrop of social struggles and personal hardships. Throughout the novel, themes of perseverance, economic hardship, and the quest for love unfold, reflecting the broader societal issues of the time. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mauricio Ridel, who is deeply immersed in his writing, wrapping up a serialized story. A conversation reveals his commitment to hard work and perseverance, despite the long hours and personal sacrifices he makes. Readers are drawn into his past as he grapples with feelings of loneliness and the shadows cast by his dysfunctional family; he was sent away from home to avoid his overbearing stepmother's influence. Interestingly, as Mauricio navigates his life from Paris back to Buenos Aires, the narrative hints at the emotional scars from his childhood and sets the stage for his journey of self-discovery, relationships, and the quest for happiness in a world often filled with sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-07-05 Produced by Carlos Colón, Stanford University, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Argentine fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62564 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62564 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134436.0 62564