Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia

Mary Austin

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781432634674
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''Santa Lucia: A Common Story'' is a novel written by Mary Austin, an American author and activist. The book tells the story of a young girl named Lucia who lives in a small Mexican village. Lucia is an orphan who is raised by her grandmother and her aunt. She is a bright and curious girl who loves to explore the world around her.As Lucia grows up, she becomes more aware of the poverty and inequality that exists in her village. She witnesses the struggles of her fellow villagers and becomes determined to make a difference. Lucia’s passion for social justice leads her to become involved in the local labor movement and she becomes a powerful voice for change.Throughout the book, Austin explores themes of social justice, poverty, and inequality. She also highlights the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. ''Santa Lucia: A Common Story'' is a powerful and moving novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who are often marginalized and overlooked.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.

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