The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 by Armando Palacio Valdés
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"The Fourth Estate, Vol. 2" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel written in the early 20th century. It continues the story of life in the fictional town of Sarrio, focusing on the complexities of social relationships, love, and ambition among its characters. The narrative delves into the lives of Pablito, a charming young man entangled in romantic pursuits, and Gonzalo, who grapples with the challenges of marriage and public life. The
beginning of the novel introduces Pablito and his friend Piscis as they navigate the streets of Sarrio during a lively spring night. Their playful antics unfold as they seek to disrupt the local tavern scene, revealing Pablito's flirtations with Valentina, a strong-willed seamstress. Meanwhile, Gonzalo is depicted struggling with his marriage's emotional distance from his wife, Ventura, as he reflects on her apparent vanity and self-absorption. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of social dynamics, romance, and personal conflict, inviting readers to become immersed in the intertwining lives of these characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38394 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 407 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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