{"product_id":"9788499530659","title":"LADY PERFECTA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDoña Perfecta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoña Perfecta, published in 1876, is the first social novel by Benito Pérez Galdós and a fundamental work for understanding the tensions in 19th-century Spain. The story pits Pepe Rey, a young engineer with progressive ideas, against his aunt, Doña Perfecta, a woman of apparent virtue who embodies religious fanaticism and the most intransigent conservatism. Set in the fictional city of Orbajosa, a place anchored in the past, the novel explores the clash between the desire for modernization and the most reactionary traditions. Through a family and social conflict, Galdós offers a scathing critique of the hypocrisy and double standards of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel recounts the arrival of Pepe Rey in Orbajosa, a provincial and cacique-ridden town, to marry his cousin Rosario, daughter of Doña Perfecta. Pepe, an educated and rational man, represents the progress and liberal ideas that were beginning to spread in Spain. However, he clashes head-on with the closed-mindedness and religious fanaticism of his aunt and the community. Doña Perfecta, fearful that her nephew's influence will corrupt her daughter and alter the established order, orchestrates a series of maneuvers to prevent the marriage. The tension grows to a tragic outcome, where the true nature of those who \"seem good but are not\" is revealed. The work is a portrait of deep-rooted Spain, divided between the desire for change and the fear of losing old power structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between progress and traditionalism in 19th-century Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe hypocrisy and double standards of provincial and cacique-ridden society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious fanaticism as a tool for social and family control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriticism of the intransigence and immobility of the ruling classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe generational and ideological clash between modernity and the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for readers interested in classical Spanish literature and 19th-century realist narrative. It is especially relevant for those who wish to understand the roots of the social and political conflicts of contemporary Spain. It is also of great value to students of literature, history, and social sciences, as well as anyone who appreciates a deep and well-constructed social critique through a family story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the social and political tensions of 19th-century Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and timeless critique of hypocrisy and fanaticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn unforgettable portrait of characters who represent opposing ideological forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines family drama with social reflection.\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 Digital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Classic texts, fiction, and related topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 210\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 249 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoña Perfecta is an essential work in the trajectory of Benito Pérez Galdós and a pillar of the Spanish social novel. Its ability to synthesize, through a family conflict, the contradictions of a nation in full transformation makes it a read of great interest to both the scholar and the general reader. The strength of its characters and the continued validity of its critique of intolerance ensure that this novel remains relevant and provocative more than a century after its publication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA DIGITAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406649581915,"sku":"9788499530659","price":20.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849953065.jpg?v=1781836616","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788499530659","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}