Benito Pérez Galdós Libri

The preservation of this significant literary work emphasizes its historical importance. It has been meticulously retyped, redesigned, and reformatted to ensure readability and clarity, making it accessible for both contemporary readers and future generations. This modern edition aims to keep the essence of the original while enhancing the reading experience.

Set in the fictional town of Socartes, the novel explores the themes of love and beauty through the relationship between Marianela, a young orphan, and the blind Pablo, who is enchanted by her singing. Their pure love faces challenges when Pablo's father hires a doctor to restore his son's sight, jeopardizing their bond. As societal ideals of beauty come into play, the story questions the true essence of love. This classic work by Benito Pérez Galdós has been adapted for various media, showcasing its enduring relevance.

On the eve of revolution, the decadent upper classes of Madrid struggle to maintain a life of conspicuous consumption and extravagant display. This caustic masterpiece of ironic style follows Rosala's attempt to keep up appearances, accumulation of secret debt, and ultimate exchange of the only commodity of value she still herself. The equal of contemporaries Balzac and Hardy, Galds is Spain's best-kept literary secret.

This book is a reproduction of a pre-1923 publication and may contain imperfections like missing pages or poor images. Despite these flaws, it is considered culturally important, and efforts have been made to preserve it for future readers. Your understanding of these imperfections is appreciated.