Memorias de un cortesano de 1815 by Benito Pérez Galdós
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| Author | Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920 |
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| Title | Memorias de un cortesano de 1815 |
| Original Publication | Spain: Obras de Pérez Galdós, 1903. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorias_de_un_cortesano_de_1815 |
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| Summary | "Memorias de un cortesano de 1815" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is narrated by a man named Juan de Pipaón, who recounts his rise from obscurity to a position of prominence within Spanish society during a tumultuous period following the Napoleonic Wars. This account focuses on themes of ambition, morality, and the intricate workings of power and politics in post-war Spain. The opening of the novel introduces us to Juan de Pipaón, a man eager to describe his extraordinary journey through the public administration, detailing the trials and tribulations that led him from a humble background to a seat in the influential Real Consejo and Cámara de Castilla. He reflects on the nature of ambition and virtue, criticizing the corrupt practices of contemporaries while positioning himself as a worthy, albeit cunning, participant in the political chaos of the time. Pipaón’s story includes an intriguing setup of his interactions with notable figures and the unfolding events surrounding the political landscape, setting the stage for a narrative rich in satire and social commentary about the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spain -- History -- Ferdinand VII, 1813-1833 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70868 |
| Release Date | May 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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