{"product_id":"9788411264075","title":"National Episodes II","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNational Episodes II\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Terror of 1824\u003c\/i\u003e, the seventh novel of the second series of \u003ci\u003eNational Episodes\u003c\/i\u003e, Benito Pérez Galdós immerses the reader in the fierce absolutist repression that followed the Liberal Triennium. The work follows in the footsteps of the schoolmaster Sarmiento, a liberal driven mad by the loss of his son and the defeat of his ideals, and Sola, a young orphan under the protection of the exiled Salvador Monsalud. Caught in a conspiracy that is not their own, both face a tragic fate. Galdós offers an unrelenting portrait of political intolerance and a profound study of human resistance in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in the months following the restoration of absolutism in Spain, when King Ferdinand VII unleashes a relentless repressive machinery against the liberals. The plot focuses on two main characters: the schoolmaster Sarmiento, a man who has lost his reason after the failure of his ideals and the death of his son in the war, and Sola, an orphan protected by Salvador Monsalud, who is in exile in London. Both are dragged into a liberal conspiracy that is foreign to them. Sentenced to death, Sola is saved in extremis by her romantic rival, Genara, while Sarmiento, a sort of Quixote driven mad by disillusionment, is executed by hanging. Galdós explores the evolution of the character of Sarmiento, from idealism to madness and death, in a context of oppression and hopelessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAbsolutist repression and political violence in the Spain of Ferdinand VII.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMadness as a consequence of ideological failure and personal loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiberal resistance and conspiracy in exile and clandestinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSacrifice and redemption through personal relationships and love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe psychological evolution of an idealistic character headed for tragedy.\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 the 19th-century Spanish historical novel, particularly the period of the reign of Ferdinand VII and the absolutist repression. It is ideal for those who appreciate the work of Benito Pérez Galdós and wish to delve into the \u003ci\u003eNational Episodes\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as those looking for a classic narrative that combines personal drama with political and social analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into a turbulent period of Spanish history, narrated with the rigor and mastery of Galdós.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep psychological portrait of characters facing adversity and repression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the price of idealism and the fragility of hope in times of tyranny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA key piece for understanding the second series of the \u003ci\u003eNational Episodes\u003c\/i\u003e and the literary evolution of its author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA classic narrative that remains relevant due to its ability to explore the human condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Pérez Galdós, Benito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Classic texts, Classic fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 194\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Terror of 1824\u003c\/i\u003e is an intense and somber installment within the \u003ci\u003eNational Episodes\u003c\/i\u003e. Galdós succeeds in conveying the oppressive atmosphere of the Ferdinandian repression through characters torn apart by political and personal conflict. The figure of the schoolmaster Sarmiento, a liberal Quixote driven to madness, is one of the most notable achievements of this second series. For followers of Galdós and fans of quality historical novels, this work offers an absorbing read and a first-rate literary testament to a dark chapter in the history of Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406468473179,"sku":"9788411264075","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126407.jpg?v=1781836108","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411264075","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}