{"product_id":"9788490072899","title":"NATIONAL EPISODES II. THE TERROR OF 1824","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNATIONAL EPISODES II. THE TERROR OF 1824\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seventh novel in the second series of the National Episodes transports the reader to the Spain of 1824, a period of fierce absolutist repression following the Liberal Triennium. Benito Pérez Galdós narrates the story of the schoolmaster Sarmiento, a liberal driven mad by the loss of his son, and of Sola, a young orphan protected by the exiled Salvador Monsalud. Both become entangled in a conspiracy that is not their own, facing a death sentence. The work offers a moving portrait of human dignity in the face of injustice and serves as a defense of constitutional liberty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action takes place in the months following the triumph of absolutism, when the repressive machinery of Ferdinand VII is activated to eliminate anyone suspected of liberal sympathies. The protagonist, the schoolmaster Sarmiento, is a liberal who lost his son in the war and, plunged into madness, becomes a sort of disillusioned Quixote. He is cared for by Sola, an orphan and the daughter of a former political rival of Sarmiento. Without seeking it, both are dragged into a liberal conspiracy and sentenced to death. While Sola is saved at the last moment by her romantic rival, Genara, Sarmiento is hanged, achieving a lucid dignity before his tragic end. Galdós develops a splendid evolution of the character, from ridiculous to tragically grand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAbsolutist repression and political terror in 1824 Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe failure of liberal ideas and the persecution of their defenders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMadness as a response to disillusionment and loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of a character from the ridiculous to dignity in the face of death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe defense of constitutional liberty against monarchical authoritarianism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove, sacrifice, and loyalty in a context of oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in the 19th-century Spanish historical novel, especially those who wish to understand the political and social conflicts of the reign of Ferdinand VII. It is ideal for students and fans of Benito Pérez Galdós's work, as well as those looking for a narrative that combines personal drama with political criticism and reflection on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into a key period of Spanish history, narrated with rigor and psychological depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn unforgettable portrait of a quixotic character who evolves from pathetic to tragically grand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on liberty, justice, and dignity in times of repression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of reading a masterpiece of Spanish literature, written by one of its greatest exponents.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 194\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 230 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis installment of the National Episodes stands out for its ability to combine historical rigor with a deeply human narrative. Galdós succeeds in making the reader identify with the struggle and suffering of his characters, while offering a scathing critique of absolutism. It is an essential work for those who wish to understand the complexity of the Spanish 19th century and enjoy masterful prose that transcends its historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406627430747,"sku":"9788490072899","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007289.jpg?v=1781836543","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490072899","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}