Maximina (1888)

By Armando Palacio Valdés and Nathan Haskell Dole

Book Overview

Maximina is a novel written by Armando Palacio Valdes and published in 1888. The story is set in a small village in Spain during the mid-19th century and follows the life of Maximina, a young and beautiful peasant girl. Maximina is the daughter of a poor farmer and lives a simple life until she catches the eye of a wealthy landowner, Don Eugenio. Don Eugenio becomes obsessed with Maximina and uses his power and influence to try and win her over. However, Maximina is in love with a young man named Fabian, who is also from a poor family. The novel explores themes of social class, love, and power dynamics. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of pursuing one's desires at the expense of others. Maximina is portrayed as a strong and independent woman who refuses to be controlled by the men in her life. Overall, Maximina is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural realities of rural Spain during the 19th century.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: 1164935003
• ISBN13: 9781164935001
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"