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Title: El cuarto poder
Note: Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http:
//dp.rastko.net)
Revised by Richard Tonsing.
Summary: "El cuarto poder" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the village of Sarrió and revolves around the social dynamics and family relationships of the Belinchón family, particularly focusing on Cecilia Belinchón as she navigates her social place and romantic interests. The narrative explores themes of class, societal expectations, and personal aspirations in a vibrant depiction of life in a small coastal town. The opening of the novel paints a detailed picture of a local theater where the townsfolk gather for entertainment during the long winter nights. It introduces us to the Belinchón family, particularly the matriarch Doña Paula and her daughter Cecilia, who is marked by her insecurities stemming from her family's humble origin. The narrative highlights the contrasting social landscapes represented by the theater's audience, including various layers of society. A significant focus is placed on the arrival of the ship "Bella-Paula," which sparks excitement and anticipation among the townspeople. As the family navigates social gatherings, romantic tensions arise, particularly concerning Gonzalo, who has returned from England and is set to rekindle his relationship with Cecilia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938
EBook No.: 24601
Published: Feb 13, 2008
Downloads: 143
Language: Spanish
Subject: Spanish fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: El cuarto poder
Note: Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http:
//dp.rastko.net)
Revised by Richard Tonsing.
Summary: "El cuarto poder" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the village of Sarrió and revolves around the social dynamics and family relationships of the Belinchón family, particularly focusing on Cecilia Belinchón as she navigates her social place and romantic interests. The narrative explores themes of class, societal expectations, and personal aspirations in a vibrant depiction of life in a small coastal town. The opening of the novel paints a detailed picture of a local theater where the townsfolk gather for entertainment during the long winter nights. It introduces us to the Belinchón family, particularly the matriarch Doña Paula and her daughter Cecilia, who is marked by her insecurities stemming from her family's humble origin. The narrative highlights the contrasting social landscapes represented by the theater's audience, including various layers of society. A significant focus is placed on the arrival of the ship "Bella-Paula," which sparks excitement and anticipation among the townspeople. As the family navigates social gatherings, romantic tensions arise, particularly concerning Gonzalo, who has returned from England and is set to rekindle his relationship with Cecilia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938
EBook No.: 24601
Published: Feb 13, 2008
Downloads: 143
Language: Spanish
Subject: Spanish fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.