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Dona Perfecta

Dona Perfecta

Galdos, B. Perez

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ISBN10: 1162660236
ISBN13: 9781162660233
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.46 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Dona Perfecta is a novel written by Benito Perez Galdos. The story is set in the fictional Spanish town of Orbajosa, where a young man named Pepe Rey arrives to visit his aunt, Dona Perfecta. Pepe is a liberal and progressive thinker, while his aunt is a conservative and devout Catholic. Their conflicting ideologies lead to a clash of beliefs and values, which ultimately results in a tragic ending. Along the way, the novel explores themes of religion, politics, family, and tradition. Dona Perfecta is considered one of Galdos' most important works and a masterpiece of Spanish literature. It is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complex social and political landscape of 19th-century Spain.What! Have you never heard of Caballuco? said the countryman, amazed at the crass ignorance of Dona Perfecta's nephew. He is a very brave man, a fine rider, and the best connoisseur of horses in all the surrounding country. We think a great deal of him in Orbajosa; and he is well worthy of it. Just as you see him, he is a power in the place, and the governor of the province takes off his hat to him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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