Papeles del doctor Angélico by Armando Palacio Valdés

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Papeles del Doctor Angélico by Armando Palacio Valdés is a literary work, likely a novel, written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Ángel Jiménez, nicknamed Doctor Angélico, who is a complex man deeply immersed in academia and literature, evoking both respect and intrigue among his peers. As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to his personality, academic struggles, and the friendships that shape his life. The opening of the book establishes Jiménez as a character initially feared due to his intense demeanor but gradually reveals a more sensitive side, prompting affection and friendship from his peers. The narrator shares their journey through university, detailing Jiménez’s academic achievements and his escape from familial expectations. As the narrative progresses, his solitary nature and eventual decline in health are hinted at, culminating in the narrator’s emotional farewell to Jiménez during his final moments, laying the foundation for Jiménez’s introspective writings that comprise the main content of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)