
JUAN VALERA - JUANITA LA LARGA
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In a sun‑drenched Andalusian town, the story follows Juanita, a strikingly tall young woman whose presence looms as large as her ambitions. Amid the rhythms of market stalls, festivals, and gossip‑laden cafés, she navigates a world that judges her more by stature than by spirit. Her family, bound by tradition yet yearning for change, pushes her toward a future shaped by duty and reputation.
When a charismatic newcomer arrives, Juanita discovers the fragile line between affection and social expectation. Their budding connection is tested by family pressures, whispered rumors, and the ever‑present clash between personal desire and communal norms. With humor and keen observation, the narrative invites listeners to contemplate how love, pride, and identity intertwine in a community that both celebrates and confines its most unforgettable daughter.
Language
es
Duration
~7 hours (411K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif
Release date
2005-08-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1824–1905
A Spanish novelist, diplomat, and politician, he is remembered for elegant prose, psychological insight, and stories that balance wit with sympathy. His best-known work, Pepita Jiménez, helped make him one of the standout voices of 19th-century Spanish fiction.
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