Rejoignez-nous pour un voyage dans le monde des livres!
Ajouter ce livre à l'électronique
Grey
Ecrivez un nouveau commentaire Default profile 50px
Grey
Abonnez-vous pour lire le livre complet ou lisez les premières pages gratuitement!
All characters reduced
Doña Perfecta - cover

Doña Perfecta

Benito Perez Galdos

Traducteur Mary J. Serrano

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Synopsis

In Benito Pérez Galdós' novel, 'Doña Perfecta,' the reader is introduced to a riveting story set in 19th century Spain, exploring themes of religious fanaticism, family honor, and social class. Galdós' literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, skillful character development, and a thought-provoking narrative that highlights the tensions between tradition and modernity. The novel's complex plot and moral dilemmas make it a classic example of Spanish realist literature, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of the era. 'Doña Perfecta' is a compelling work that challenges societal norms and calls into question the role of religion in shaping personal beliefs and values. Benito Pérez Galdós, a prominent figure in Spanish literature, drew inspiration from his own observations of society to craft a story that continues to resonate with readers today. His deep understanding of human nature and social dynamics is evident in the nuanced characters and intricate plot twists that make 'Doña Perfecta' a timeless masterpiece worth exploring. I highly recommend this novel to those interested in exploring the complexities of family dynamics, religious beliefs, and societal pressures in 19th century Spain.
Disponible depuis: 10/08/2022.
Longueur d'impression: 206 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

  • A Pride of Kings - The Plantagenets Book 1 - cover

    A Pride of Kings - The...

    Juliet Dymoke

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Condemned by King Stephen. Loved by King Henry. Honoured by King Richard. Betrayed by King John. For William Marshall, the greatest knight of the realm, serving royalty is an unpredictable business. 
    Having survived the threat of beheading from Stephen as a child, Marshall rises from nothing to a place in court serving King Henry II. Accused of acting on his love for the beautiful Queen Margaret, William is saved by his trust and loyalty to the King. But the battle for the throne is relentless, and when Henry's own son John rises against him, William must decide if he can remain loyal to the crown . . . 
    A Pride of Kings, the first in the Plantagenet series, is an epic chronicle of love, heroism, loyalty, and betrayal in one of the most fascinating periods of English history.
    Voir livre
  • A Treasure Concealed (Sapphire Brides Book #1) - cover

    A Treasure Concealed (Sapphire...

    Tracie Peterson

    • 0
    • 5
    • 0
    Bestselling Author Tracie Peterson Launches Exciting New Series Set in 1890s MontanaEmily Carver wants a home where she can put down roots instead of following her gold-hungry father from one mining camp to another. She also longs for tenderness and love, both of which are missing in her life. Yet when she realizes she's losing her heart to the intriguing new man in camp, she fiercely fights her feelings, afraid that love will only result in disappointment and heartache. Caeden Thibault, a young geologist, comes to Montana to catalog minerals indigenous to the state. He's a serious and guarded young man trying to escape the pain of his past. He has avoided all romantic entanglements, fearing he might become like his abusive father. But something about Emily Carver has caught his attention, something he never expected. . . .Will these two broken souls allow God to bring healing and hope to their hurting hearts?
    Voir livre
  • The Golden Cub - cover

    The Golden Cub

    Rosemarie Gilchrist

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The Golden Cub is an epic family adventure set in the 1800's  and based on a true story. An Irish Landowners son travels to South Africa with his wife and young child, only to disappear without trace. Reports of a white child living with a remote Tribe reach the family and they send his younger brother to locate and recover the young boy. The Brother's girlfriend, from a poor family, runs away with him to Africa and helps in his daunting search. Colorful characters, grand adventures and the vast African landscape await, in this emotional and brilliantly narrated novel. Enjoy Love, drama and the triumph of the Human spirit in this memorable journey through the African wilds and all it's fascinating  inhabitants.
    Voir livre
  • Goodbye to Budapest - A Novel of the Hungarian Uprising - cover

    Goodbye to Budapest - A Novel of...

    Margarita Morris

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Family and freedom. It's worth fighting for what really matters.Budapest, 1952. When Katalin and her father, Márton, are woken by the ringing of the doorbell in the dead of night, it can mean only one thing. The Secret Police have come to arrest him on charges of subversion. But Katalin knows her father is innocent.In a communist society where ordinary people live in fear of the dreaded Secret Police, suspicion and betrayal are rife. Whilst Márton endures the injustice of being wrongly accused, Katalin must find out who among her friends and acquaintances she can truly trust.But there is a glimmer of hope in the darkness. The death of Stalin is a spark that ignites a fuse. For the first time it seems that change is possible.In October 1956, a student-led demonstration soon turns into a bloody battle to overthrow the hated communist regime. Confronted by Soviet tanks, young and old take to the streets, armed with Molotov cocktails, bravery, and cunning.Katalin and those she loves must fight for freedom. They must fight to survive.Packed with authentic historical details, Goodbye to Budapest is a panoramic novel of courage, sacrifice and the indomitable human quest for freedom.
    Voir livre
  • The Templar Conspiracy - cover

    The Templar Conspiracy

    Paul Christopher

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    In Rome, the assassination of the Pope on Christmas Day sets off a massive investigation that stretches across the globe. But behind the veil of Rex Deus-the Templar cabal that silently wields power in the twenty-first century-the plot has only just begun. When retired Army Ranger Lt. Col. John Holliday uncovers the true motive behind the pontiff's murder, he must unravel a deadly design to extend the Templar influence to the highest levels of power.
    Voir livre
  • Ever My Love - A Saga of Slavery and Deliverance - cover

    Ever My Love - A Saga of Slavery...

    Gretchen Craig

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    On the eve of Civil War, the daughter of Southern planters finds her loyalties tested in a magnificent saga of family pride and forbidden love...
    
    Brought up amid the luxury of plantation life, Marianne Johnston never questions her sheltered life until, driven by her conscience, she joins the Underground Railroad. Soon Marianne is living a dangerous double life, helping slaves flee by night and acting the belle by day. And nothing is riskier than her attraction to wild, heartless young Southerner Yves Chamard-while being courted by his noble older brother. Now Marianne is desperately trying to resist Yves's seduction, knowing that her surrender to his touch may cost her everything . . . Gretchen Craig returns with another sweeping story that brings the Old South to life in all its glory-and a passionate heroine compelled to follow her heart . . .
    Voir livre