02394cam a22003013u 4500 30425 UtSlPG 20260610133708.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 PQ Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938 El maestrante Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-11-08 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.) "El maestrante" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the province of Lancia, focusing on various characters of the aristocracy and their interactions within the local social scene. Central to the narrative is Don Pedro Quiñones, a nobleman grappling with personal eccentricities and the expectations that come with his social standing, alongside a cast of supporting characters that paint a vivid picture of life in this provincial city. The opening of "El maestrante" sets a moody and atmospheric scene on a winter night in Lancia, where the streets are nearly deserted due to the harsh weather. A mysterious man cloaked in layers braves the elements to deliver a canastillo, hinted to contain a child, to the residence of the aristocratic Quiñones family. We are introduced to different characters at a gathering in the Quiñones household, including the anxious wife Amalia and the peculiar Don Pedro, who is characterized by his pride and disdain for modernity. The interactions among the guests offer glimpses into their lives and relationships, hinting at deeper themes of social class, love, and the personal struggles that unfold as the story progresses. This rich introduction creates an engaging premise for understanding social dynamics in a changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30425 71271 71271