{"product_id":"9788415456322","title":"NURINEUS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNURINEUS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this historical novel set in rural Catalonia, the reader will discover the passionate struggle of two young people to defend their love against the rigid social conventions of their time. Nurineus, a girl from a well-to-do family, and Higini, a young man of humble origins, face opposition from an entire village in order to live their relationship publicly and be accepted. A story of emotions, sacrifice, and forced emigration that sensitively portrays class barriers and the power of tradition in a closed community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel tells the story of Nurineus, a young woman belonging to a well-positioned family in Vilaclosa, who falls deeply in love with Higini, a boy from a lower social class. The village, anchored in old beliefs and prejudices, firmly opposes the formalization of this love through marriage. Social pressure and the disapproval of the town's upper classes become an insurmountable obstacle. To earn the respect and acceptance of the community, Higini is forced to make a drastic decision: emigrate to Genoa, to an uncertain and distant future, leaving behind his beloved and his home. The work explores the conflict between individual desire and collective impositions, as well as the price of love in an inflexible society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImpossible love and social class barriers in rural Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eForced emigration as a consequence of social pressure and lack of opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between tradition, popular beliefs, and individual freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggle for social acceptance and personal dignity in the face of prejudice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for readers interested in historical fiction set in rural Catalonia, as well as those who enjoy love stories marked by social drama and class differences. It will also be attractive to those looking for novels that portray the power dynamics and customs of small communities of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional immersion into the social tensions of a specific time and place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the weight of traditions and prejudices in human relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines romantic drama with a historical portrait of emigration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story of personal overcoming and the strength of love in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: CASAJUANA RIBES, ERNEST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: COSSET·NIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: HISTORICAL FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 344 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNURINEUS is a novel that succeeds in capturing the tension between individual desire and the rigid social structures of a traditional community. Ernest Casajuana Ribes constructs a love story that serves as a vehicle to explore universal themes such as prejudice, sacrifice, and emigration. Its main interest lies in the authenticity of the conflict and the ability to transport the reader to a rural environment where appearances and \"what will people say\" determine everything. A recommended read for those who value historical drama with a strong emotional and social component.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSET·NIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405162144091,"sku":"9788415456322","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841545632.jpg?v=1781824338","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415456322","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}