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  • Santa

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    by Federico Gamboa ...
    Santa (1903) is a landmark novel of Mexican naturalism by Federico Gamboa. The story follows Santa, a young woman from a rural village who is seduced, abandoned, and ultimately expelled by her family. Forced to survive on her own in Mexico City, Santa descends into prostitution, where she becomes both admired and exploited. Despite her outward success, Santa's life is marked by loneliness, illness ... Read more

    $15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Santa

    A Novel of Mexico City

    by Federico Gamboa ...
    Translated by John Charles Chasteen ...
    Series series Latin America in Translation/en Traducción/em Tradução
    This enduring classic of Mexican literature traces the path to ruination of a country girl, Santa, who moves to Mexico City after she is impregnated and abandoned by her lover and subsequently shunned by her family. Once in the city, Santa turns to prostitution and soon gains prominence as Mexico City’s most sought-after courtesan. Despite the opportunities afforded by her success, including the ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

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