Doña Perfecta (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy Benito Pérez Galdós
Length9h 53m
About this audiobook
Doña Perfecta is one of Benito Pérez Galdós's most incisive early novels, a tightly constructed work of realist fiction in which private conflict becomes an anatomy of national division. Set in the provincial town of Orbajosa, the novel stages the confrontation between liberal modernity and reactionary Catholic traditionalism through the doomed encounter of Pepe Rey and his aunt, Doña Perfecta. Galdós combines psychological precision, irony, and dramatic pacing with the moral urgency of nineteenth-century European realism, exposing the violence concealed beneath piety, family honor, and social respectability. Benito Pérez Galdós, born in the Canary Islands in 1843 and intellectually formed in Madrid, was Spain's foremost realist novelist and a penetrating observer of political, religious, and social transformation. His journalistic experience, liberal sympathies, and deep engagement with Spanish history enabled him to diagnose the fractures of post-1868 Spain. Doña Perfecta reflects his concern with clerical power, provincial intolerance, and the tragic consequences of ideological fanaticism. This novel is recommended to readers interested in political fiction, Spanish realism, and the enduring struggle between conscience and conformity. It remains a powerful, unsettling work whose critique of dogmatism feels strikingly modern.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length9 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 29, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Saragossa (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Chapter I Villahorrenda! Five Minutes!
7Chapter II A Journey In The Heart Of Spain
8Chapter III Pepe Rey
9Chapter IV The Arrival Of The Cousin
10Chapter V Will There Be Dissension?
11Chapter VI In Which It Is Seen That Disagreement May Arise When Least Expected
12Chapter VII The Disagreement Increases
13Chapter VIII In All Haste
14Chapter IX The Disagreement Continues To Increase, And Thereafter To Become Discord
15Chapter X The Evidence Of Discord Is Evident
16Chapter XI The Discord Grows
17Chapter XII Here Was Troy
18Chapter XIII A Casus Belli
19Chapter XIV The Discord Continues To Increase
20Chapter XV Discord Continues To Grow Until War Is Declared
21Chapter XVI Night
22Chapter XVII Light In The Darkness
23Chapter XVIII The Soldiers
24Chapter XIX A Terrible Battle-Strategy
25Chapter XX Rumors—Fears
26Chapter XXI “Desperta Ferro”
27Chapter XXII “Desperta!”
28Chapter XXIII Mystery
29Chapter XXIV The Confession
30Chapter XXV Unforeseen Events—A Passing Disagreement
31Chapter XXVI Maria Remedios
32Chapter XXVII A Canon’s Torture
33Chapter XXVIII From Pepe Rey To Don Juan Rey
34Chapter XXIX From Pepe Rey To Rosarito Polentinos
35Chapter XXX Beating Up The Game
36Chapter XXXI Dona Perfecta
37Conclusion From Don Cayetano Polentinos to a friend in Madrid:
38Analysis
39Reflection
40Memorable Quotes
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