| Author |
Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920 |
| Title |
Realidad: Novela en cinco Jornadas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box, and the
Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia.
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| Summary |
"Realidad: Novela en cinco Jornadas" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a dramatic novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in contemporary Madrid and presents a range of characters whose lives intertwine around themes of morality, social class, and personal ambition. Central to the narrative are characters such as Federico Viera and Orozco, alongside a host of friends and acquaintances, engaging in dialogues that explore the complexities of life and societal norms. The opening of the novel introduces us to a lively evening gathering at Orozco's house, featuring a mix of friends who engage in discussions that lay the groundwork for the play's exploration of social critique. Characters express their frustrations about the current political climate, hinting at scandals and the moral decay they perceive in society. This vibrant dialogue sets the tone for the play's thematic concerns, such as the struggle between personal desires and societal expectations, while slowly revealing tensions and relationships that will likely escalate throughout the story. The initial scenes establish not only the social setting but also the intricate web of friendships and rivalries among the characters, giving readers a taste of the conflict and comedy to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Spanish drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54423 |
| Release Date |
Mar 25, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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