num_pages: 216
description: 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. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Spanish literature and culture.""What! Have you never heard of Caballuco?"" said the countryman, amazed at the crass ignorance of Dona Perfecta's nephew. ""He is a very brave man, a fine rider, and the best connoisseur of horses in all the surrounding country. We think a great deal of him in Orbajosa; and he is well worthy of it. Just as you see him, he is a power in the place, and the governor of the province takes off his hat to him.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: Dona Perfecta
titlecomplete: Dona Perfecta
genres: Classics, Drama, College, Novels, Spanish Literature, School, Spain, Literature, 19th Century, Fiction
ratings_count: 2878
places: Orbajosa
publisher: Kessinger Publishing