Kessinger Publishing
Whitefish, MT
2005
210 págs.
9781419116490

Dona Perfecta is a novel written by Benito Perez Galdos, a well-known Spanish writer. The book is set in the fictional town of Orbajosa, which is located in the Castilian region of Spain. The story revolves around the protagonist, Pepe Rey, a young man who comes to Orbajosa to study and reconnect with his family. Pepe's arrival in Orbajosa is met with resistance from his aunt, Dona Perfecta, a devout Catholic who believes that her way of life is the only acceptable way. Dona Perfecta tries to control Pepe's actions and thoughts, which leads to conflicts between them. Pepe also falls in love with Dona Perfecta's daughter, Rosario, but their relationship is opposed by Dona Perfecta, who wants Rosario to marry a wealthy and powerful man from the town. The novel explores themes of religion, tradition, and modernity, as well as the conflict between rural and urban values. Galdos uses the characters and events in the book to criticize the narrow-mindedness and hypocrisy of the Spanish society of the time. Overall, Dona Perfecta is a thought-provoking novel that provides a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century Spain.

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