02770cam a22003973u 4500 15610 UtSlPG 20260610133351.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951 First Love, and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Little blue book, No. 1195 Release date is 2005-04-12 First Love -- An Andalusian Duel -- Mariquita the Bald -- The Love of Clotilde -- Captain Veneno's Proposal of Marriage Produced by Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "First Love, and Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life" by E. Haldeman-Julius et al. is a collection of short stories that likely reflects social themes and cultural insights during the late 19th to early 20th century. This compilation features various narratives that delve into the intricacies of Spanish life, exploring themes of love, fascination, and personal struggles. The book begins with the story "First Love" by Emilia Pardo-Bazan, which captures the innocent yet intense emotional experiences of a young boy enchanted by a portrait of a beautiful woman, only to discover it is a miniature of his aunt in her youth. Other stories in the collection, such as "An Andalusian Duel" and "Mariquita the Bald," offer humorous and poignant looks at relationships and societal expectations. Characters navigate love's complexities, from a confused captain grappling with the idea of marriage in "Captain Veneno's Proposal of Marriage," to the heart-wrenching decisions of Clotilde, an actress caught between the stage and love in "The Love of Clotilde." Together, these tales present a rich tapestry of human emotions and the Spanish cultural landscape, inviting the reader to reflect on the nuances of affection and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, Spanish -- Translations into English Alarcón, Pedro Antonio de, 1833-1891 Estébanez Calderón, Serafín, 1799-1867 Hartzenbusch, Juan Eugenio, 1806-1880 Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938 Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de, 1852-1921 Little blue book, No. 1195 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15610 56998 56998