Fortunata y Jacinta

Name: Fortunata y Jacinta
Author: Benito Pérez Galdós
ISBN: 9781787362963

Author: Benito Pérez Galdós
Language: Spanish
Length: 1110 pages
ISBN: 9781787362963
Published: 8 April 2021
Imprint: Sovereign

19th-century Madrid
Love
Class Disparities
Societal Expectations
Human Relationships
Spanish Society
Infidelity
Women's Roles
Aristocracy
Social Norms

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Description

"Fortunata y Jacinta" by Benito Pérez Galdós intricately weaves the lives of two women, Fortunata and Jacinta, in 19th-century Madrid. This sweeping narrative explores the complexities of love, class, and societal expectations. Galdós crafts a vivid tapestry of characters, reflecting the turbulence of the era. Fortunata's passionate journey contrasts with Jacinta's aristocratic life, revealing the stark disparities within Spanish society. The novel delves into the consequences of societal norms, infidelity, and the evolving roles of women. Galdós' masterful storytelling captures the essence of a changing Spain, making "Fortunata y Jacinta" a timeless exploration of human relationships and societal shifts.

Author

Benito Pérez Galdós (1843–1920) is the great realist of nineteenth-century Spain — a novelist often ranked with Dickens, Balzac, and Tolstoy, and second only to Cervantes in Spanish stature. Fortunata y Jacinta turned Madrid's streets, tenements, and drawing rooms into a complete human world; the Episodios Nacionales retold the nation's history as story rather than monument.

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