Doña Perfecta: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Doña Perfecta is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Pérez Galdós, Benito (1843–1920). The listed translation credits are Serrano, Mary J. (Mary Jane) (?–1923).

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"Doña Perfecta" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a realist novel published in 1876. When young liberal Pepe Rey arrives in the provincial cathedral city of Orbajosa to marry his cousin Rosario in an arranged match, he expects a simple union. Instead, he encounters his aunt Doña Perfecta and the meddling cathedral canon Don Inocencio, whose traditional religious views clash violently with his modern outlook. This confrontation between old Spain and new ideals leads to devastating consequences for all involved.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Doña Perfecta
• Author credits: Pérez Galdós, Benito (1843–1920)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Serrano, Mary J. (Mary Jane) (?–1923)

Catalogue subjects

• Liberalism -- Spain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
• Married women -- Fiction
• Religion and politics -- Spain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
• Social conflict -- Spain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
• Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

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• Category: Novels

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