Las cuatro esquinas

Las cuatro esquinas de Vicente Riva Palacio

"Las cuatro esquinas" is a novel set in 19th century Mexico City. The story follows the lives of four young people who occupy different corners of a square in the city. There's Ana, a rich and spoiled woman who is engaged to be married; Juan, a poor but ambitious man who dreams of climbing the social ladder; Elena, a beautiful and independent woman who works as a seamstress; and Felipe, a charming and carefree man who is struggling to make ends meet. As the characters navigate their relationships and personal struggles, the novel explores themes of class, gender, and social hierarchy in turn-of-the-century Mexico.

By Vicente Riva Palacio · First published 1882 · Genre: Historical fiction, Adventure, Political · 1,063 words

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Los hombres más juiciosos no son más que locos mansos. Oigan ustedes esta historia. Tengo desde hace muchos años íntima amistad con el conde del Sarmiento; un hombre inteligente, instruido, caballeroso y del que puede decirse que si no es un genio, es por lo menos un escritor distinguido.

Una mañana entró en mi alcoba cuando acababa yo de despertar.

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amistad · anoche · apasionado · bien · butaca · clotilde · conde · conozco · cuento · después · dijo · gemelos

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