A Wedding Trip by Emilia Pardo Bazán

Name: A Wedding Trip
Author: Emilia Pardo Bazán

The novel revolves around the marriage of a young woman from a noble family to a wealthy businessman. The story explores themes of social class, identity, and the constraints placed on women during this time period. Through the protagonist's experiences, the narrative critiques the societal expectations and limitations imposed on women, particularly those from aristocratic backgrounds.

By Emilia Pardo Bazán · First published 1881 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance · 14 chapters · 90,325 words

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That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance. The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests -- the chorus, so to say -- belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people. Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Emilia Pardo Bazán
Date: 1881 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance, Realism, Drama
Length: 90,325 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 1,390 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and social themes, focusing on the emotional and psychological aspects of a wedding trip.
Social Commentary — It critiques social class distinctions and the dynamics of marriage within the context of Spanish society.
Romance — The narrative centers around the relationship between the bride and groom, highlighting themes of love and emotional conflict.
Realism — The writing style reflects realistic portrayals of characters and their social environment, emphasizing everyday life.