TWO VISIONS OF MADRID (1865 AND 1915), BENITO PÉREZ GALDÓS

Following the publication of Chronicle of Madrid in this same collection, we now present Two Visions of Madrid, a little-known work that faithfully reflects the early Benito Pérez Galdós, who learned his trade and forged his character strolling through the Spanish capital. In these pages, we rediscover a master at dissecting the reality of his time, who also pays heartfelt homage to a place that, over time, became one of the many characters in his captivating narrative world. These texts draw directly from the costumbrista portrait and the journalistic article, genres in which the author of Fortunata and Jacinta moved with mastery. Thanks to its intimate historical perspective, reading this work will help us better understand the scope of the events that shaped the development of Madrid society during that era. Two Visions of Madrid serves as a guide to the customs and traditions of the Spanish capital between two centuries. The inveterate traveler Galdós, in his distinctive literary style, recounts everything he encounters, transforming it into literature. Delving into these pages allows us to discover the origins of one of the greatest novelists in Spanish literature.

• Number of Pages: 212
• Binding: Paperback
• Approximate dimensions: 1.4 x 2 cm