{"product_id":"9788411263962","title":"National Episodes IV","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNational Episodes IV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume inaugurates the fourth series of the National Episodes by Benito Pérez Galdós, one of the pinnacles of Spanish historical narrative. Through the figure of José García Fajardo, a young provincial man educated in Rome, the reader enters the turbulent Madrid of 1848. The work offers a lucid portrait of Elizabethan Spain, where European revolutions collide with Narváez's conservatism and the rise of a new speculative bourgeoisie. Galdós combines personal drama with political chronicle, showing how major historical events shape the lives and ambitions of his characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows the trajectory of José García Fajardo, a provincial man of great charm and a fondness for the good life, but of dubious morals, who climbs the social ladder in the Madrid of the Moderate Party. Through his memoirs, Galdós narrates the impact of the 1848 European political upheavals on Spain. The work focuses on the military revolt led by the dictator Narváez, a proponent of the iron fist, and the rise of a bourgeoisie enriched through speculation and favoritism, rather than hard work. The protagonist's penchant for gambling and amusement leads him to a financial breaking point, reflecting the moral decay of a social class in the midst of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eSocial advancement and personal ambition in Elizabethan Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe 1848 revolution and its reflection in Spanish military revolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe moral and economic corruption of the new speculative bourgeoisie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe conflict between authoritarian conservatism (Narváez) and emerging socialist ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe decline of traditional values in the face of materialism and gambling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic Spanish historical novels, literature students, and those passionate about the 19th century. It is also ideal for those who wish to understand the political and social roots of contemporary Spain through the critical and masterful gaze of Galdós. It is a must-read for followers of the National Episodes who want to complete the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the Spain of 1848, with its political intrigues and social transformations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eA deep psychological portrait of an antihero with ambiguous morals, far from the romantic ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe narrative mastery of Galdós, which intertwines fiction and historical reality with fluidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eA reflection on speculation, favoritism, and corruption, topics that remain surprisingly relevant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe beginning of a new stage in the National Episodes, with a new protagonist and a renewed context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pérez Galdós, Benito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS, CLASSIC FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Linkgua edition recovers a fundamental title within the vast Galdosian universe. \"National Episodes IV\" not only starts a new narrative series but also offers an incisive look at a period of change and tension in Spanish history. The work stands out for the construction of a complex and morally ambiguous protagonist, who serves as a mirror to the contradictions of his time. For readers looking for a novel that combines historical rigor with agile prose and memorable characters, this is an excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406453301595,"sku":"9788411263962","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126396.jpg?v=1781836074","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411263962","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}