La familia de León Roch, Tomo 1 by Benito Pérez Galdós

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Author Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920
Title La familia de León Roch, Tomo 1
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Summary "La familia de León Roch, Tomo 1" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of familial relationships and social dynamics through the experiences of León Roch, a young man balancing love, ambition, and societal expectations. The narrative focuses particularly on León's interactions with his fiancée María, as well as the enticing but complicated figures of his childhood companion Pepita and the wealthy aristocrat, the Marqués de Fúcar. At the start of the story, the opening letters reveal a correspondence between León and María, highlighting the emotional turmoil caused by jealousy and misunderstandings. León appears to be navigating the complexities of love, especially with his longing for María amid feelings of insecurity provoked by Pepita’s latent affections and the societal pressures represented by their families. As the plot unfolds, readers are introduced to various characters, including León’s friends and peers, who embody the contradictions of Spanish society of the time, filled with ambition, rivalry, and a critique of class dynamics. Through these exchanges and settings, the narrative sets the stage for León's personal growth amid the contrasts of wealth and moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spanish fiction
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EBook-No. 48091
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