Doña Perfecta by Benito Pérez Galdós
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| Author | Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Savine, Albert, 1859-1927 |
| Translator | Lugol, Julien |
| Title | Doña Perfecta |
| Original Publication | France: E. Giraud et Cie,1886. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do%C3%B1a_Perfecta Wikipedia page about this book: https: //es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do%C3%B1a_Perfecta |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Doña Perfecta" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Spain and revolves around themes of personal and societal conflict, particularly the clash between traditional and modern values. The main character, Pepe Rey, travels to Orbajosa to reconnect with his family, specifically his aunt Doña Perfecta and cousin Rosario, as he is being considered for a marriage proposal. The opening of "Doña Perfecta" introduces us to Pepe Rey, who arrives at the small station of Villahorrenda on a chilly morning, eager to begin his journey. Accompanied by Licurgo, a local peasant, he learns about his family and the village, revealing their traditions and nuances. As they travel to Orbajosa, we see glimpses of the societal structure, the harsh realities of rural life, and the complex relationships that await him. The narrative sets the stage for the exploration of cultural tensions and raises questions about interpersonal dynamics, particularly as it hints at the forthcoming challenges Pepe will face in his interactions with his aunt and other residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Married women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Religion and politics -- Spain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Liberalism -- Spain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social conflict -- Spain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69089 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 129 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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