Benito Pérez Galdós

Marianela (eBook, ePUB)

Love, sacrifice, and societal norms in 19th century Spain

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Benito Pérez Galdós' 'Marianela' is a poignant novel that explores themes of love, self-sacrifice, and societal expectations in 19th century Spain. Written in a realistic and naturalistic style, the novel delves into the life of Marianela, a young woman who serves as a guide for a blind young man, Pablo. As their relationship deepens, Marianela grapples with her own feelings for Pablo and the limitations society places on her due to her appearance. Galdós' vivid descriptions and character development highlight the complexities of human relationships and the harsh realities faced by those on the margins of society. 'Marianela' is a compelling read that offers insight into the human condition and the constraints of social norms in a bygone era. Benito Pérez Galdós, a prominent Spanish realist novelist, drew inspiration from his own observations of Spanish society to craft this timeless tale. His keen eye for detail and emotional depth shine through in 'Marianela,' making it a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664634771
• Artikelnr.: 58436652

Autorenporträt

Benito Pérez Galdós (1843-1920) was a Spanish novelist. Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, he was the youngest of ten sons born to Lieutenant Colonel Don Sebastián Pérez and Doña Dolores Galdós. Educated at San Agustin school, he travelled to Madrid to study Law but failed to complete his studies. In 1865, Pérez Galdós began publishing articles on politics and the arts in La Nación. His literary career began in earnest with his 1868 Spanish translation of Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers. Inspired by the leading realist writers of his time, especially Balzac, Pérez Galdós published his first novel, La Fontana de Oro (1870). Over the next several decades, he would write dozens of literary works, totaling 31 fictional novels, 46 historical novels known as the National Episodes, 23 plays, and 20 volumes of shorter fiction and journalism. Nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times without winning, Pérez Galdós is considered the preeminent author of nineteenth century Spain and the nation's second greatest novelist after Miguel de Cervantes. Doña Perfecta (1876), one of his finest works, has been adapted for film and television several times.