Woman Triumphant, La Maja Desnuda

Woman Triumphant, La Maja Desnuda is a novel written by Vincente Blasco Ibanez. The book tells the story of a young woman named Manuela who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to Madrid to live with her aunt. In Madrid, Manuela becomes a model for a famous painter named Goya and becomes the subject of his famous painting, La Maja Desnuda.As Manuela's beauty and fame grow, she becomes the object of desire for many men, including Goya's own son. Despite her success, Manuela struggles to find true love and happiness in a society that values her only for her physical appearance.The novel explores themes of love, desire, beauty, and the objectification of women in 18th century Spain. It also provides a vivid portrayal of the art and culture of the time, particularly the work of Francisco Goya.Overall, Woman Triumphant, La Maja Desnuda is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complex social dynamics of Spain during the late 18th century.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.