Palacio Valdés, Armando 1853-1938 creator text utu 2012 monographic es 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Maximina" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Miguel, who arrives in the village of Pasajes to see his betrothed, Maximina, just before their wedding. This opening sets the stage for themes of love, social dynamics, and the complexities of marital expectations, as we witness the couple's interactions filled with nervousness and youthful innocence. At the start of the narrative, Miguel arrives in Pasajes and is greeted warmly by the locals, particularly by Úrsula, who expresses excitement over his upcoming marriage to Maximina. As Miguel makes his way to see Maximina, he is consumed with pleasant anticipation, highlighting the tension and excitement of a wedding eve. Upon his arrival at Maximina's home, the couple navigates their insecurities and the pressure from their families. The atmosphere is filled with playful teasing, love, and the traditional expectations of marriage, showcasing Valdés's detailed character development and setting the groundwork for deeper explorations of their relationship and the societal expectations that surround it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-09-20 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 Spanish fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40810 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40810 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133931.0 40810