Valera, Juan 1824-1905 creator text utu 2010 monographic es 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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 Original publication data not identified Spanish literature -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30986 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30986 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133716.0 30986