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Gloria

Author
Benito Pérez Galdós
Language
Spanish
Length
440 pages
ISBN
9781787363083
Published
29 April 2021
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Benito Pérez Galdós
  • Dona Perfecta
  • Romance
  • Spanish
  • Spanish Literature
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Culture

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Description

"Gloria" by Benito Pérez Galdós revolves around the eponymous protagonist, Gloria, navigating the complexities of love, identity, and societal expectations in 19th-century Madrid. Against a backdrop of political and cultural transformations, the novel delves into Gloria's personal journey, offering a poignant exploration of individual growth and the pursuit of happiness amid societal constraints. Galdós skillfully intertwines personal narratives with broader historical shifts, creating a compelling portrait of a woman's quest for fulfillment in a changing world.

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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