The illusions of Doctor Faustino [electronic resource] : a novel / by Juan Valera ; translated from the Spanish by Robert M. Fedorchek ; with an introduction by Agnes Moncy.

By:

Valera, Juan, 1824-1905

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Language: English Original language: Spanish Publication details: Washington, D.C. : Catholic University of America Press, c2008.Description: 1 online resource (xxi, 309 p.)ISBN:

9780813218335 (electronic bk.)
0813218330 (electronic bk.)

Uniform titles:

Ilusiones del doctor Faustino. English

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Genre/Form:

Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Illusions of Doctor Faustino.DDC classification:

863/.5 22

LOC classification:

PQ6573 .I513 2008eb

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NetLibrary

Contents:

Introduction : which deals with Villabermeja, Don Juan Fresco, and illusions in general -- The illustrious house of López de Mendoza -- What is he good for? -- Doña Ana's plan -- Doña Costanza de Bobadilla -- First impression -- A letter from the doctor to his mother -- Preliminaries of love -- At the window grille -- Mysterious meeting -- Niña Araceli -- Diplomatic activity -- The Marquis of Guadalbarbo -- Examination of conscience -- Penance for the devil -- The tertulia of the three duos -- The earthly paradise -- Jealousy is more powerful than love -- Love pact -- The miracles of contempt -- The miracles continue -- Because of following a woman -- Rosita's revenge -- Joselito's confidences -- Sunt lacrimae rerum -- Mourning -- Lost illusions -- Loose ends -- The crisis -- Secret vengeance for a secret insult -- A sad marriage.

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