Project Gutenberg 2015-04-20 Public domain in the USA. 663 Pérez Galdós, Benito 1843 1920 Galdós, Benito Pérez Perez Galdos, Benito Galdós, Pérez Galdós, B. Pérez Bell, Clara 1834 1927 Leon Roch: A Romance, vol. 1 (of 2) Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Leon Roch: A Romance, vol. 1 (of 2)" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of love, jealousy, and social aspirations through the experiences of its main character, Leon Roch, a young man navigating his complex relationships, particularly with María Sudre, his fiancée, and Pepa de Fúcar, a childhood acquaintance. With a keen focus on the characters' emotional depth and societal context, the story presents a rich tapestry of interpersonal dynamics and cultural reflections." "At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Leon Roch through a letter he receives from María, revealing her insecurities and feelings about their relationship. As he reflects on their past and the nature of his affections, the scene is set for the complexities that will unfold. The opening also depicts life in a Spanish watering place, where various visitors – some ill, some merely seeking leisure – irrationally chatter about their lives and ailments. This backdrop serves to highlight the gossip and societal intrigues that permeate Leon's existence, as his interactions with both María and the extravagant Pepa de Fúcar foreshadow the tensions and struggles to come in his quest for love and fulfillment." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Spanish fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Novels 553576 2025-07-19T13:07:14.502625 text/html 535510 2024-10-24T17:17:43 text/html 316193 2025-07-19T13:07:22.564636 application/epub+zip 314497 2025-07-19T13:07:15.918647 application/epub+zip 314497 2025-07-19T13:07:15.161630 application/epub+zip 440050 2025-07-19T13:07:27.681616 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384527 2025-07-19T13:07:21.905591 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384108 2022-09-22T06:40:17.787620 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 501791 2025-07-19T13:07:13.722628 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 481745 2024-10-24T17:17:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17702 2025-07-19T13:07:27.827562 application/rdf+xml 10852 2025-07-19T13:07:15.251635 image/jpeg 2788 2025-07-19T13:07:15.207620 image/jpeg 250419 2025-07-19T13:07:14.547668 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 en.wikipedia es.wikipedia en.wikipedia