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Pérez Galdós, Benito
1843
1920
Galdós, Benito Pérez
Perez Galdos, Benito
Galdós, Pérez
Galdós, B. Pérez
Cádiz
Reading ease score: 64.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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"Cádiz" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the early 19th-century Spanish War of Independence, revolving around characters like Gabriel and doña Flora as they navigate complex social interactions, romantic interests, and the tensions wrought by the French invasion. The narrative appears to explore themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle between personal desires and societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Gabriel, who is summoned to Cádiz amidst the tumultuous atmosphere of war and conflict. As he travels, he converses with companions about military strategies and the sights along the way. Upon reaching his destination, he visits doña Flora, who expresses concern over his neglect of respectable company in favor of revelry. Their interaction hints at Gabriel’s youthful exuberance and his attraction to the lively women of Cádiz. The condesa, another key character, enters the scene and shares her worries about her daughter's affection towards another man, an Englishman named lord Gray, complicating Gabriel's own feelings and relationships. This beginning establishes a vibrant social dynamic that promises both personal and political tensions to unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Spain. Cortes (1810-1813) -- Fiction
Spain -- History -- Napoleonic Conquest, 1808-1813 -- Fiction
Cádiz (Spain) -- History -- Fiction
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