Herencia: Novela Peruana (1895)

Herencia: Novela Peruana is a novel written by Clorinda Matto de Turner and published in 1895. The book is set in Peru during the late 19th century and tells the story of a wealthy landowner named Don Ferm������n de Vargas and his family. The novel explores themes of social class, race, and gender in Peruvian society at the time.The main character, Don Ferm������n, is a wealthy and powerful man who is deeply attached to his ancestral land. He is proud of his heritage and traditions, and is determined to pass them on to his children. However, his plans are complicated by his daughter, Margarita, who falls in love with a young man from a lower social class.As the story unfolds, the characters must navigate the complex social hierarchy of Peru, where race and class play a significant role in determining one's place in society. The novel also explores the role of women in Peruvian society, and the challenges they face in a patriarchal culture.Herencia: Novela Peruana is considered a classic of Peruvian literature, and is known for its vivid descriptions of the Peruvian landscape and its nuanced portrayal of social issues. The book is written in Spanish, and has been translated into several languages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.