02202cam a22003013u 4500 30986 UtSlPG 20260610133716.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 PQ Valera, Juan, 1824-1905 De varios colores Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-16 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net); produced from images of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BNF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "De varios colores" by Juan Valera is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work showcases a diverse range of tales, encompassing different themes, styles, and narratives that reflect the author's literary versatility. Valera's intention seems to be more about entertaining readers than imparting moral lessons. At the start of this collection, the opening section features a preface in which the author humorously addresses the quality and variety of his stories, likening them to a bouquet of flowers that are both beautiful and wilted. He emphasizes his modest goal of providing amusement rather than engaging in deep emotional or moral discussions. Following the preface, the first story, "El Caballero del Azor," introduces Plácido, a novice in a Benedictine monastery, who faces contempt from his peers but finds himself embroiled in a physical altercation, leading to his expulsion from the abbey and setting the stage for a new adventure outside its walls. The narrative unfolds in a richly historical context, hinting at themes of honor, identity, and the trials of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish literature -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30986 71832 71832