Gloria (segunda parte) by Benito Pérez Galdós
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| Author | Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920 |
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| Title | Gloria (segunda parte) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Gloria (segunda parte)" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex dynamics of honor, shame, and redemption in the life of the titular character, Gloria, a woman grappling with societal judgment following a scandal that has drastically altered her life. The narrative delves into her relationships with her family, particularly her aunt doña Serafina and her uncle D. Buenaventura, as they collectively navigate the repercussions of their family's tarnished reputation. The opening of the novel introduces us to the festive atmosphere in the town of Ficóbriga during Holy Week, contrasted sharply with the inner turmoil of Gloria, who remains reclusive after a family tragedy. Through conversations between Gloria and her relatives, we learn of the intense pressure she faces from societal expectations and her own struggles with guilt and shame over her past actions. D. Buenaventura encourages Gloria to engage with the outside world, while doña Serafina embodies the weight of family honor and the call for Gloria to seek redemption through renunciation of worldly pleasures. The tension between the desire for societal acceptance and the burden of scandal sets the stage for a profound exploration of female identity and personal agency in a judgmental society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Spain -- Clergy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48945 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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