Nona (1883)

Nona is a novel written by Spanish author Jose Selgas in 1883. The book follows the story of a young girl named Nona, who lives in a small town in Spain. Nona is an orphan and lives with her grandmother, who is a strict and religious woman. Despite her difficult upbringing, Nona is a happy and curious child who loves to explore the world around her.As Nona grows up, she begins to question the strict rules and beliefs of her grandmother and the town. She becomes fascinated by the outside world and dreams of leaving her small town to explore new places and meet new people. Nona's desire for freedom and adventure leads her on a journey that takes her through the countryside of Spain and eventually to the city of Madrid.Throughout her journey, Nona encounters a variety of characters, including a group of gypsies, a wealthy businessman, and a kind-hearted priest. These encounters teach Nona valuable lessons about life, love, and the world around her.Nona is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of freedom, faith, and self-discovery. Selgas' vivid descriptions of the Spanish countryside and city life provide a rich backdrop for Nona's journey. The novel is considered a classic of Spanish literature and has been translated into multiple languages.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.