Description
In this poignant novel, Benito Pérez Galdós delves into the complexities of love, perception, and societal expectations through the story of Marianela, a young orphan with a humble appearance. Tasked with guiding the blind Pablo, she becomes the sole source of light and beauty in his world, painting vivid pictures with her words. As Pablo falls in love with the idealized image of Nela he holds in his mind, she clings to the promise of a shared future, weaving her own dreams around his affection. Galdós masterfully explores the human spirit's capacity for greatness and the profound impact of inner beauty, even as external realities threaten to shatter fragile hopes.
Available Editions
paperback
Independently Published
Published Jan 1, 2020
170 pages
ISBN: 9781650490892
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Details
First Published
1878
Language
spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Marianela by Benito Perez Galdos.