19 De Marzo Y El 2 De Mayo

19 de Marzo y el 2 de Mayo

by Benito Pérez Galdós

The story follows Gabriel de Araceli, a young man from Cadiz who is caught up in the political turmoil of Spain in the early 19th century. He witnesses firsthand the Motín de Aranjuez, a pivotal event that led to the downfall of King Charles IV. His love for Inés, a young woman caught in a web of intrigue, fuels his efforts to navigate the treacherous political landscape. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of political power amidst the backdrop of a nation on the brink of war.

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Benito Pérez Galdós a Spanish realist novelist. He was the leading literary figure in 19th-century Spain, and some scholars consider him second only to Miguel de Cervantes in stature as...

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