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Misericordia

Author
Benito Pérez Galdós
Language
Spanish
Length
260 pages
ISBN
9781787362994
Published
8 April 2021
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Madrid
  • Charitable Work
  • Poverty
  • Societal Inequalities
  • Compassion
  • Resilience
  • Higher Purpose
  • Diverse Characters
  • Spanish Society
  • Transformative Power

Description

"Misericordia" by Benito Pérez Galdós unfolds a compelling narrative within the vibrant streets of Madrid. The protagonist, Benina, devotes her life to charitable work, navigating the challenges of poverty and societal inequalities. Galdós intricately weaves a tale of compassion, resilience, and the pursuit of a higher purpose. Benina's selfless journey introduces readers to a cast of diverse characters, each representing a facet of Spanish society. Against the backdrop of the city's social intricacies, the novel explores the transformative power of mercy and the human capacity for empathy. Galdós' vivid storytelling captures the essence of Madrid's bustling life, making "Misericordia" a timeless reflection on altruism, societal disparities, and the redemptive nature of compassion.

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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