Palacio Valdés, Armando 1853-1938 creator Gosse, Edmund 1849-1928 Bell, Clara 1834-1927 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Froth: A Novel" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a fiction piece written in the late 19th century. The novel deals with the dynamics of fashionable life in Madrid, exploring themes of social pretension and class struggles through the lives of its characters. Notably, it introduces complex figures such as Clementina, the elegant protagonist, and a host of others intertwined in a web of societal expectations and personal ambitions. The opening of the novel sets the scene on a sunlit Calle de Serrano in Madrid, where we meet Clementina, an elegantly dressed woman whose confidence and allure draw the attention of passersby, including a youthful admirer who trails her. As she navigates the bustling street, her interactions with the world around her reveal her haughty nature and cultivation of a distinct social identity. The narrative quickly shifts to the elite circles she inhabits, showcasing her arrival at her sister-in-law's home, where various characters—both allies and rivals—come into focus. These include her husband Julian Calderón and others from the upper echelons of society, providing a vivid tableau of interpersonal relationships replete with humor, tension, and societal critique. The intricate details highlight the author’s deft portrayal of the superficiality lurking beneath the appealing exterior of fashionable life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-12-26 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Satire Madrid (Spain) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Spanish fiction -- Translations into English PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38411 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38411 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133857.0 38411