Project Gutenberg 2011-12-23 Public domain in the USA. 212 Palacio Valdés, Armando 1853 1938 Valdés, Armando Palacio Palacio Valdes, Armando The Fourth Estate, vol. 1 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) "The Fourth Estate, vol. 1" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work primarily explores the dynamics of social class, societal expectations, and interpersonal relationships in a small town set on the Cantabrian coast. Central to the narrative are the lives of the Belinchon family and their interactions with other townsfolk, particularly the young couple Gonzalo and Cecilia, as they navigate the complexities of love and societal scrutiny. At the start of the novel, the stage is set in the town of Sarrio, where the local theatre serves as a backdrop for community happenings and social interactions. We are introduced to various characters, including the nervous Doña Paula and her daughters, Cecilia and Venturita, who are aware of the town's gossip surrounding them, particularly regarding their social standing and attire. The arrival of Gonzalo de las Cuevas, fresh from his studies in England, also adds new dynamics, as he holds an interest in Cecilia. As different characters exchange dialogues laden with subtext and social commentary, the initial chapters delve into themes of ambition, societal norms, and the contradictions rooted in class distinctions, effectively immersing the reader in the daily life of Sarrio and its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/38393/38393-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Spanish fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Novels 447107 2025-08-15T13:18:57.630903 text/html 450660 2011-12-23T17:13:42 text/html 630890 2025-08-15T13:19:03.290878 application/epub+zip 635527 2025-08-15T13:18:58.355848 application/epub+zip 231876 2025-08-15T13:18:57.970901 application/epub+zip 775997 2025-08-15T13:19:07.291838 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 744065 2025-08-15T13:19:02.869846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342463 2022-09-17T13:47:00.950474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417759 2025-08-15T13:18:56.862907 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 417287 2011-12-23T16:08:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 417283 2011-12-23T16:08:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20710 2025-08-15T13:19:07.426809 application/rdf+xml 19842 2025-08-15T13:18:58.062851 image/jpeg 2412 2025-08-15T13:18:58.016855 image/jpeg 161083 2011-12-23T17:14:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 617112 2011-12-23T17:14:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 161001 2011-12-23T17:14:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 620756 2025-08-15T13:18:57.679862 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog es.wikipedia en.wikipedia