Bailén

Bailén

by Benito Pérez Galdós

Bailén is a historical novel set during the Peninsular War between Spain and France. The novel follows the story of Gabriel de Araceli, a young man who fights against the French invaders. The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance, and it provides a vivid portrayal of the war and its impact on the people of Spain.

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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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