El idilio de un enfermo by Armando Palacio Valdés
"El idilio de un enfermo" by Armando Palacio Valdés is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the protagonist, Andrés Heredia, a young and ailing writer who grapples with his fragile health and existential concerns while navigating the struggles of the literary world and personal relationships. The novel explores themes of life, illness, and the pursuit of art amidst societal indifference, set against the backdrop of achanging Spain. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Andrés in a waiting room where he is anxiously awaiting a medical consultation. He is described as a frail young man, burdened by a persistent illness, and the atmosphere around him reflects a sense of resignation and waiting. The narrative shifts as we see him consult Doctor Ibarra, who provides a stark assessment of his health, revealing that Andrés suffers from anemia rather than the feared tuberculosis. This revelation instills a renewed sense of hope in him, juxtaposed with flashbacks of his troubled past filled with poetry, illness, and unfulfilled desires. As he embarks on a journey to the countryside to recuperate, he reflects on the fragility of life and the yearnings that come with it, setting the stage for his further transformations in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Palacio Valdés, Armando, 1853-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | El idilio de un enfermo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25777 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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