The Pearl of Lima: A Story of True Love
1863
The Pearl of Lima: A Story of True Love, published in 1863 by Jules Verne, is a romantic adventure set in 19th-century Peru. The story follows Ramón, a young sailor, on his quest to find the lost treasure of the Lima Cathedral to win the heart of Clara. This novel explores themes of love, social inequality, and the tensions between different ethnic groups, intertwining personal desires with the political upheaval of the time. Verne's narrative combines romance and historical context, showcasing his ability to blend adventure with deep emotional resonance.
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“For it is said that humans are never satisfied, that you give them one thing and they want something more. And this is said in disparagement, whereas it is one of the greatest talents the species has and one that has made it superior to animals that are satisfied with what they have.””
— Jules Verne
“Luck, you see, brings bitter friends.””
— Jules Verne
“It is not good to want a thing too much. It sometimes drives the luck away. You must want it just enough, and you must be very tactful with Gods or the gods.””
— Jules Verne
“He said, "I am a man," and that meant certain things to Juana. It meant that he was half insane and half god.””
— Jules Verne
“A plan is a real thing, and things projected are experienced. A plan once made and visualized becomes reality along with other realities”
— Jules Verne
“She knew she could help him best by being silent and by being near.””
— Jules Verne
“He had said, "I am a man," and that meant certain things to Juana. It meant that he was half insane and half god. It meant that Kino would drive his strength against a mountain and plunge his strength against the sea. Juana, in her woman's soul, knew that the mountain would stand while the man broke himself; that the sea would surge while the man drowned in it. And yet it was this thing that made him a man, half insane and half god, and Juana had need of a man; she could not live without a man.””
— Jules Verne
“The people say that the two seemed to be removed from human experience; that they had gone through pain and had come out on the other side.””
— Jules Verne
“It was a morning like other mornings and yet perfect among mornings.””
— Jules Verne
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