Pretty Sister Of José

Pretty Sister Of José

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Pepita, a young woman in Spain, is determined to live a life of independence. She witnesses the hardships faced by women who marry and chooses to resist societal pressures to find a husband. Pepita's fierce independence makes her resistant to any suitors, and her resolve is tested when a famous bullfighter from Madrid takes an interest in her. This novella explores themes of love, marriage, societal expectations, and the pursuit of personal freedom in a time when women had limited choices. The story delves into Pepita's internal struggles and her desire to define her own destiny.

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Frances Hodgson Burnett

England, United States

Frances Eliza Hodgson was born in Cheetham, Manchester, England. After her father died in 1853, when Frances was 3 years old, the family fell on straitened circumstances and in 1865 emigrated to the U...

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