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Lo prohibido

Author
Benito Pérez Galdós
Language
Spanish
Length
470 pages
ISBN
9781787363014
Published
8 April 2021
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Forbidden Love
  • 19th-century Spain
  • Julián
  • Eugenia
  • Societal Expectations
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Passion
  • Desire
  • Duty
  • Madrid

Description

"Lo prohibido" by Benito Pérez Galdós immerses readers in the intricate tapestry of 19th-century Spanish society. The narrative unfolds as Julián and Eugenia, entangled in forbidden love, navigate the complex maze of societal expectations and moral dilemmas. Galdós masterfully explores themes of passion, societal constraints, and the clash between desire and duty. Against the vibrant backdrop of Madrid, the characters grapple with the consequences of their choices, revealing the intricacies of human relationships and the harsh judgments of a rigid society. Galdós' nuanced storytelling delves into the forbidden realms of love, making "Lo prohibido" a compelling reflection on the human experience within the confines of societal norms.

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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