Froth

By Armando Palacio-Valdés, Armando Palacio Valdés, Clara Bell

Book Overview

Froth: A Novel is a literary work by the acclaimed Argentine author, Armando Palacio Valdes. The novel is set in the late 19th century and is centered around the life of an aristocratic family living in the Spanish countryside. The story follows the lives of the family members as they navigate through their personal and social relationships, their struggles and triumphs, and their search for meaning and purpose in life.The novel's main character is Dona Mariana, a wealthy and powerful woman who is the matriarch of the family. She is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to maintain her family's status and reputation. Her son, Don Julian, is a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire to live a life of pleasure and luxury and his sense of duty to his family and society.As the story unfolds, we see the family members grappling with issues of love, loyalty, and betrayal. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and power, and provides a vivid portrayal of the social and cultural milieu of the time. Through its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of the Spanish countryside, Froth: A Novel offers a compelling and thought-provoking glimpse into a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163623474
• ISBN13: 9781163623473
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"