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Fortunata y Jacinta
Spanish novel by Benito Pérez Galdós / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fortunata y Jacinta (Fortunata and Jacinta), was written by Benito Pérez Galdós in 1887 and published in the same year. It is, together with Leopoldo Alas y Ureña's La Regenta (The Judge's Wife), one of the most popular and representative novels of Spanish literary realism. Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, the author went to Madrid, the capital, to study law at age 18. There he would create a literary world that was present in almost all his writings. The novel was a sensation upon its release because of its scathing critique of the Spanish middle class, and for its frank sexuality. While criticized by political and religious leaders, it was praised by peers of Galdós for its realistic depiction of life amongst all classes in 19th century Madrid.
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![]() Title page of the first edition of Fortunata y Jacinta (1887) | |
Author | Benito Pérez Galdós |
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Language | Spanish |
Genre | Realist Novel |
Publisher | (copyright expired) |
Publication date | 1887 |
Publication place | Spain |
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