02159cam a22003013u 4500 36573 UtSlPG 20260610133832.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 PQ Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938 La aldea perdida : Novela-poema de costumbres campesinas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-07-01 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "La aldea perdida" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel-poem depicting rural customs, likely written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of village life in Asturias, focusing on themes of nostalgia for a simpler past and the impact of progress on rural communities. The narrative introduces us to characters such as Quino, Bartolo, and Celso, who embark on a mission that speaks to the deeper social conflicts and camaraderie among the young men of the village. The opening of the novel sets a vivid tone through an invocation to the pastoral ideal of Arcadia, evoking memories of innocence and tranquility that have been lost to time and modernization. It then transitions to a lively dialogue between Quino and his companions as they prepare for a confrontation with rival village youths, highlighting local rivalries and the youthful bravado that accompanies them. The rich descriptions of the natural landscape and the detailed character interactions create an engaging atmosphere that draws the reader into the world of the villagers, setting the stage for conflicts and relationships that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36573 77413 77413