Gloria, Parte 1
'Gloria, Parte 1' Summary
Gloria, raised in a devout Catholic family in the town of Ficóbriga, grapples with doubts about her faith as she enters adulthood. These doubts escalate when she encounters love, a force that both brings joy and sorrow into her life. The novel explores the tension between personal desires and religious teachings, shedding light on the complexities of human nature and the search for meaning in life.Book Details
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Benito Pérez Galdós
Spain
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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