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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBurnett, Frances Hodgson,
_d1849-1924
240 1 4 _aThe pretty sister of José. Finnish
245 1 0 _aKaunotar
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-09
508 _aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Kaunotar" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around José, a kind-hearted and strong young man, who moves to Madrid with his beautiful sister, Pepita, and their elderly grandmother. The narrative focuses on their struggles for a better life and explores themes of beauty, aspiration, and the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of urban life. The opening of the story introduces José as he works hard to create a stable home for his family outside Madrid, after escaping an unkind relative. The harsh memories of their impoverished upbringing shape his motivations, particularly concerning his sister’s future. While José is pragmatic and hardworking, he is also anxious about the possibilities for Pepita amidst the allure of city life. Pepita, full of youthful joy and beauty, experiences the thrill of their new environment as she daydreams about a brighter future. However, her dismissive attitude towards traditional roles, especially regarding marriage, hints at deeper complexities in her character. This sets the stage for their intertwined lives as they navigate new opportunities and the impact of beauty and ambition within their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cHämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1920
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aCourtship -- Fiction
653 _aSpain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aBullfighters -- Fiction
700 1 _aHedman, Valfrid,
_d1872-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73129
999 _c113854
_d113854