La Regenta by Clarín
"La Regenta" is a classic of Spanish literature that takes place in a small provincial town and centers around the character of Ana Ozores, a married woman who becomes the object of desire for two very different men: the town's liberal Casanova and a conservative, ambitious priest. The narrative explores themes of religion, hypocrisy, and forbidden love in a repressed society. The author's detailed depiction of the town and its inhabitants provides a vivid backdrop for the tragic love triangle that unfolds.
The 722nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1884
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-800
- Words
- 314,042
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 12th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 23rd on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)