Gerona by Benito Pérez Galdós
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"Gerona" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the early 1800s, during Spain's struggle against the French invasion, the narrative explores the political turmoil and military conflicts of the time. The story delves into the lives of individuals affected by the war, with notable characters including Andrés Marijuán, who provides a rich perspective on these tumultuous events. The opening of
the novel opens with a bleak portrayal of Spain in the winter of 1809-1810, focusing on the chaos surrounding the Junta Central in Seville and the pressures from the invading French forces. Through the eyes of Andrés Marijuán, readers are introduced to the disarray within the military leadership and the impact of political rivalries on the national struggle. The narrative describes the devastating outcomes of recent battles, the characters' reflections on loss and disunity, and the resilience of the Spanish people amidst the dire circumstances. As the story unfolds, themes of patriotism, heroism, and the fragility of hope emerge vividly against the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | Gerona |
| Original Publication | Spain: Librería de los Sucesores de Hernando,1908. |
| Credits | Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spain -- History -- Napoleonic Conquest, 1808-1813 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Gerona (Spain) -- History -- Siege, 1808-1809 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67415 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67415-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 537 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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