Miséricorde by Benito Pérez Galdós

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Author Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920
Author of introduction, etc. Morel-Fatio, Alfred, 1850-1924
Translator Bixio, Maurice, 1836-1906
Uniform Title Misericordia. French
Title Miséricorde
Original Publication France: Hachette et Cie,1900.
Credits Ramón Pajares, Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Miséricorde" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the themes of poverty, compassion, and the social dynamics of the urban poor in Madrid, focusing on the characters of the beggars who frequent church doors for alms, particularly a woman named Benina. The novel explores the contrasts of society, bringing to light the struggles and nuances of the characters’ lives and relationships with each other and their benefactors. The opening of "Miséricorde" sets the scene at the church of San-Sebastian, where the contrasts between the wealthy and the impoverished are sharply illustrated. The narrative introduces various characters including Pulido, an aging blind beggar, and Don Carlos, a charitable gentleman who provides alms. As the weather turns bitterly cold, Pulido reflects on the difficult realities faced by the poor, while the community of beggars is portrayed engaging in discussions marked by rivalry and camaraderie. Benina, a central character, is depicted as dignified and selfless, contrasting with the more contentious figures among her peers. The dynamics among the beggars hint at deeper social commentary on class and humanity, laying the groundwork for the broader themes explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spanish fiction -- Translations into French
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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