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“The Shrouded Woman”

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I had to confess the book’s allure after reading about The Shrouded Woman. The growth of female awareness occurred in last century, and this work exemplifies the rarity and specialness of feminist literature during that time period.

Maria Luisa Bombal is an exceptional writer. Her writing is both lovely and melancholy. Every point of view, every scene, every discussion strikes a chord in my spirit. In my perspective, I sympathise with the protagonist and relate with her emotional experiences in each episode, but I cannot totally agree with her. Even though we are both women, our definitions of happiness may differ.

The author gradually reveals Ana Maria ‘s background to readers from her perspective after her death. There is a youthful first love, the anguish of covertly tasting the forbidden fruit at such a young and inexperienced age, the lover who want to avoid it, and the spouse who has confusing feelings for her. These numerous traits are the root of a woman’s misery. Maria was pure and naïve when she was little. She rushed to love without reservations, yet she ended herself injured and damaged. With the passage of time, the boyfriend who understood her reappeared in her life, and she rejected and loathed him. Until she married the guy who didn’t love her, the early excitement faded into a frigid relationship that left her unhappy. In these delicate situations, I believe she was happiest when she became a mother. This novel is like Maria’s soul’s last life repeat. If there is colour, the majority of the images should be in black and white.

Maria’s spiritual requirements are shared by many women, and her maturation and past life’s fading are intertwined with her need for love. This novel transports me to a world of amazing magic and realities. The author intersperses them, and the narrative is really attractive to my emotions. The eventual decision to have the protagonist die “in death” appeared to me to be a relief as well. Mary’s disobedience is distinct; she refuses to approach God, and the dream scenario is identical to that of the Garden of Eden, where sin and greed first formed. When the protagonist of the storey is alive, he appears to be dead, but after her true death, he appears to be alive and much more beautiful and moving than before. She has the ability to thought and perceive.

Bombal authored and published the Shrouded Woman in 1938. I know from a rudimentary grasp of her past that Bombal’s emotional journey has not been easy, and this book is also a type of profile of her emotional experience as stated by the author. This unique beauty brought by the floating soul is not so easy to be discovered by us. Perhaps we can only understand Maria’s sadness after experiencing it.

Although the protagonist of the novel has a brave spirit to support her misery in this life, if she has a chance to be reborn, will she choose her life again?

 

“Swann’s way” get me on the road

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When I first started reading, Proust’s words, which describe the moment when consciousness in separate locations collided, drew my attention. I have to confess that the atmosphere he depicts when it’s time to sleep or eat dinner is one of my favourites. There is no tumultuous and dramatic novel storyline, but there are situations from everyday life that are akin to scenes from movies. Despite the fact that I and the author are from different times and even different cultural backgrounds, I can still recall some incidents from my past life.

What an odd and insightful individual the author is. Proust is capable of describing such things. Even the smallest detail, such as a doorknob or a shift of light in the corner of the room, will be linked to the original writing in an intriguing way. Enjoy the reality of the portrayal of the small things in life, such as a mother’s kiss, a grandmother’s nervousness about her husband, or the visit of the neighbour, Swann, in this time journey. The author informs us about Mr. Swann and discusses what is going on around him from the perspective of a youngster.

Proust appears to transport readers back to childhood, allowing them to explore the world of grownups with their still-developing brain nerves, studying other people’s every move, full of fears, and warily waiting for their parents’ affection. It’s comparable to the mistakes we committed as children, such as breaking cosmetics, sneaking on mom’s high shoes, or even stealing money. Despite the fact that we have been punished, we are still concerned that our parents’ rage would not subside. Every figure who appears has not been thoroughly represented, yet these shallow daily trivialities cause the people to appear one by one, grandparents, parents, aunts, even servants’ footsteps, and the enigmatic Mr. Swan.

Although the depiction of time and memory being shuttled across the narrative appears to be disorganised, it really conveys the crucial issue of “knowing oneself.” This leads me to believe that wasted time, every minute, is worth remembering, but the fact is that I only recall bits of it.

It appears that I can only grasp a portion of this work. Readers must applaud the large-scale psychological depiction. It’s fascinating to witness this type of subconscious or common sense in individuals when reading. With the passage of time and experience, I may only realize the depth represented in this storey once I’ve eaten it several times.

In fact, I’m questioning if this content is based on the author’s memories or if he’s thinking through the eyes of a youngster. I cannot to wait discuss with you guys.