Download or read book Pepita Jimenez (Historical Novel) written by Juan Valera and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pepita Jiménez depicts the gradual realization by a young seminarian of the empty vanity of his vocation, while he falls in love on the eve of his ordination. The novel gives a view of rural life in the Andalusian region of Spain. The story touches on themes of physical versus spiritual love and finding one's true path in life.