Their Son the Necklace by Eduardo Zamacois

The story revolves around a mother's obsessive desire for wealth and status, which leads her to sacrifice her own son's life. The necklace, a symbol of luxury and vanity, serves as a catalyst for the tragic events that unfold. Through the characters' struggles and downfall, the narrative critiques the societal pressures that drive individuals to pursue material possessions at any cost.

By Eduardo Zamacois · First published 1877 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 12 chapters · 47,296 words

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At about the age of thirty, tired of living all alone with no one to / love, Amadeo Zureda got married. This Zureda was a stocky fellow, / neither tall nor short, dark, thoughtful, and with a certain slow, sure / way of moving. The whole essence of his face, the soul of it -- to speak / so -- was rooted in the taciturn energy of the space between his eyebrows. / There you found the man, more than in the rough black mustache which cut / across his face; even more than in the thickness of his cheek-bones, the / squareness of his jaws, the hard solidity of his nose. His brow was / somber as an evil memory.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Eduardo Zamacois
• Date: 1877 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Adventure
• Length: 47,296 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 1,121 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period and includes real events and figures from that time.
• Drama — The narrative focuses on emotional relationships and conflicts between characters.
• Romance — The narrative includes a significant focus on love and romantic relationships.
• Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration, danger, and physical challenge.

Tags

Family Drama · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Identity Crisis · Cultural Heritage · Immigrant Experience · Latin American Literature · Social Class · Poverty · Struggle · Resilience · Hope

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V

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