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Marianela
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025412757
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Marianela is one of Benito Pérez GaldÃ3s's most poignant and enduring works, serving as a masterpiece of Spanish realism. Set in the mining town of Socartes, the novel tells the heart-wrenching story of Marianela, a young orphan girl whose physical deformity is masked by her inner grace and devotion. She serves as the guide and constant companion to Pablo, the blind son of a wealthy landowner.
Their relationship is built on a spiritual and intellectual connection, as Pablo perceives the world through Marianela's vivid descriptions. However, their idyllic bond is threatened by the arrival of a revolutionary medical procedure that promises to restore Pablo's sight. The narrative explores the complex intersection of physical beauty, scientific progress, and social inequality. Through the lens of Marianela's tragic fate, GaldÃ3s critiques the superficiality of a society that often fails to see beyond appearances.
Rich in symbolism and emotional depth, Marianela remains a powerful exploration of the human condition and the conflict between idealization and reality. This classic work of literature continues to captivate readers with its lyrical prose and its timeless meditation on the nature of love and perception.
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