{"product_id":"9788415374268","title":"The cleaning lady's daughter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Charwoman's Daughter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luminous novel of Irish literature, unpublished in Spanish until 2007, which chronicles the dreamy life of a humble young woman in early 20th-century Dublin. The daughter of a charwoman who longs for a better future for her, the protagonist must face the harassment of a policeman as she traverses the streets and parks of a city that still retains a small-town air. With a light style and delightful prose, this work by James Stephens, a friend of James Joyce, offers a story that, against all odds, ends well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work follows in the footsteps of a young woman of humble origins, the daughter of a charwoman, who dreams of a life different from the one her social status has imposed upon her. Set in Dublin in the early years of the 20th century, the novel combines the daily life of a still provincial city with the fantasy and resilience of its protagonist. The central conflict arises when a policeman begins to harass her, testing her determination and her ability to forge her own destiny. Through her wanderings along streets and parks, the narrative unfolds a story of personal improvement, where hope and a light tone prevail over adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial mobility and overcoming poverty in early 20th-century Dublin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale resilience in the face of harassment and oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDaily life and the urban landscape of a small-town, dreamy Dublin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship and human relationships as a refuge against adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for a happy ending in a context of social limitations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in classic Irish literature, especially those seeking an accessible and luminous narrative far from the bleakest realism. It is also ideal for those who enjoy stories of personal triumph with strong and endearing female protagonists, as well as for lovers of novels with an urban setting and a marked sense of local color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to discover a work of Irish literature that, despite its popularity in the English-speaking world, remained unpublished in Spanish until a few years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA light and optimistic read that demonstrates that stories with a happy ending can have just as much depth as more tragic ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid and nostalgic portrait of early 20th-century Dublin, with its streets, parks, and popular characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vision of the struggle for dignity and autonomy of a young woman in a hostile environment, told with sensitivity and without excessive drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephens, James\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts, modern and contemporary fiction, classic fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viento del Oeste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work that brings a breath of fresh air to the canon of early 20th-century Irish narrative. Its light tone and hopeful ending make it an especially attractive read for those looking for a classic novel that does not renounce beauty or the goodness of its characters. The edition from Ediciones del Viento rescues a title that deserves to be known by the Spanish-speaking public, offering a window into a literary Dublin less traveled than that of Joyce, but equally fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407610274139,"sku":"9788415374268","price":16.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841537426.jpg?v=1781857783","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415374268","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}