by Juan Valera · Editorial Renacimiento · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788419617996
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Pepita Jiménez is a masterpiece of Spanish literature written by Juan Valera. The story follows the profound spiritual and personal transformation of the seminarian Luis de Vargas, who, in his pursuit of divine love, finds himself captivated by a worldly love for the young widow Pepita Jiménez. Set in an Andalusian environment, the novel masterfully explores the conflict between spirit and nature, reason and mysticism, culminating in a reflection on what constitutes the essence of humanity. This edition, edited by Adolfo Sotelo Vázquez, is noted for its narrative elegance and its ability to portray the complexities of the human soul with a refined and timeless style.
Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano was a Spanish realist author, diplomat, and politician.
