Description
In this masterful work of Spanish realism, Benito Pérez Galdós introduces Pepe Rey, a young, progressive engineer who travels to the provincial town of Orbajosa to marry Rosario. However, his liberal ideals clash violently with the hypocritical, insular world dominated by the formidable Doña Perfecta and the town's powerful clergy. As Pepe navigates this suffocating environment, he uncovers a web of deceit and fanaticism that threatens to consume him. Galdós expertly crafts a compelling narrative exploring themes of faith versus reason, tradition versus progress, and the destructive nature of unchecked religious and social conservatism.
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paperback
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published Nov 12, 2012
204 pages
ISBN: 9781480295797
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First Published
1876
Language
spa
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