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LoC No.: 08031902

Title: The Marquis of Peñalta (Marta y María): A Realistic Social Novel

Note: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Marquis of Peñalta (Marta y María): A Realistic Social Novel" by Don Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel believed to have been written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complexities of social and moral issues through its protagonist, María, as she navigates her life in a provincial town in Spain. The narrative promises to unfold the interplay of love, duty, and personal sacrifice against the backdrop of a society steeped in tradition and religious fervor. The opening of the novel introduces us to the setting and context in which María lives, establishing a vivid picture of the town of Nieva with its streets and social dynamics. The author presents a detailed look at the diverse elements of the community, from the bustling streets crowded with people to the elegance of the Elorza mansion, where social gatherings take place. We are introduced to María's character, who, despite her youth and beauty, battles the internal conflict between societal expectations and her individual desires. This tension is palpable from the start, setting the stage for an exploration of her personal journey, particularly in relation to her faith and the choices she must face as she matures. The scene is rich with detail, hinting at the novel's themes of identity and the nature of true calling amidst societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938

Translator: Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935

EBook No.: 37969

Published: Nov 10, 2011

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Spanish fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 08031902

Title: The Marquis of Peñalta (Marta y María): A Realistic Social Novel

Note: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Marquis of Peñalta (Marta y María): A Realistic Social Novel" by Don Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel believed to have been written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complexities of social and moral issues through its protagonist, María, as she navigates her life in a provincial town in Spain. The narrative promises to unfold the interplay of love, duty, and personal sacrifice against the backdrop of a society steeped in tradition and religious fervor. The opening of the novel introduces us to the setting and context in which María lives, establishing a vivid picture of the town of Nieva with its streets and social dynamics. The author presents a detailed look at the diverse elements of the community, from the bustling streets crowded with people to the elegance of the Elorza mansion, where social gatherings take place. We are introduced to María's character, who, despite her youth and beauty, battles the internal conflict between societal expectations and her individual desires. This tension is palpable from the start, setting the stage for an exploration of her personal journey, particularly in relation to her faith and the choices she must face as she matures. The scene is rich with detail, hinting at the novel's themes of identity and the nature of true calling amidst societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938

Translator: Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935

EBook No.: 37969

Published: Nov 10, 2011

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Spanish fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.