La Fontana de Oro by Benito Pérez Galdós

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Author Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920
Title La Fontana de Oro
Credits Produced by Stan Goodman, Miranda van de Heijning, Paz Barrios and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "La Fontana de Oro" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers on political and social upheaval in early 19th-century Spain, particularly the period of 1820-23, questioning the moral and ethical implications of revolutionary fervor and the struggle for justice and identity through its cast of characters, notably Gil Carrascosa and the vibrant youth involved in political debate. The opening of the novel establishes the backdrop of Madrid in 1821, illustrating the contrasts between the ceremonial displays of power and popular unrest. It describes the vibrant atmosphere of the Carrera de San Jerónimo, where the youth congregate at the café "La Fontana de Oro," engaging in impassioned political discussions and debates. Among the key figures introduced is Carrascosa, a former convent-educated man turned ardent liberal, who struggles with the tumultuous politics of the time. The scene vividly portrays the political clubs as both platforms for enlightenment and sites of chaos, foreshadowing the conflicts and tumultuous events that will unfold as revolutionary ideals contend with the realities of a flawed society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Historical fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Spain -- History -- Ferdinand VII, 1813-1833 -- Fiction
Subject Spain -- History -- Revolution, 1820-1823 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 11070
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 13, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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