Gloria (novela completa) by Benito Pérez Galdós

"Gloria" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the fictional Spanish village of Ficóbriga, focusing on the life of a young woman named Gloria, whose character is lively and full of curiosity. The narrative hints at themes of love and societal expectations, particularly as Gloria engages with her father and the impending arrival of her uncle, a bishop. The opening of "Gloria" introduces the picturesque setting of Ficóbriga, a coastal village with a vibrant landscape shaped by the sea and agriculture. It establishes the background through vivid descriptions of the town and its surroundings, showcasing Gloria's anxious anticipation for her uncle's visit. We meet her father, D. Juan de Lantigua, who embodies a serious yet caring presence, imparting wisdom to Gloria, who is characterized by her restlessness and desire for action. This dynamic sets the stage for Gloria's internal conflicts regarding expectations of marriage and her contemplation of life's choices, while the arrival of her uncle brings new possibilities and challenges for her future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920
Title Gloria (novela completa)
Credits Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
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available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spain -- Fiction
Subject Catholic Church -- Spain -- Clergy -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 48946
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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