02139cam a22003013u 4500 49756 UtSlPG 20260610134138.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 PQ Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de, 1852-1921 La Quimera Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-08-21 Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries). "La Quimera" by Emilia Pardo Bazán is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of social satire and the inner struggles of individuals against societal expectations, primarily through the experiences of the main character, Silvio Lago, an artist grappling with his artistic aspirations and the trappings of the material world. At the start of the narrative, the author provides a prologue discussing the nature of satire and the disparity between social classes, hinting at a deeper commentary on societal troubles. We then meet Silvio Lago, who arrives in a town called Alborada, seeking both connection and purpose. Through encounters with various characters, including his relatives and a baroness, Silvio’s internal conflict between his artistic ambitions and the allure of a mundane life becomes evident. The narrative sets the stage for Silvio's exploration of his aspirations amid the contrasting desires of those around him, promising a rich exploration of human experience and artistic longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49756 90594 90594