Mendizábal

Mendizábal

by Benito Pérez Galdós

Mendizábal, a novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, is part of his *Episodios Nacionales*, a series of historical novels that explore key moments in Spanish history. Set during the turbulent First Carlist War and the Regency of Maria Cristina, the story follows Fernando Calpena, a young man caught up in the political and social upheaval of the time. Galdós vividly depicts the conflicts, anxieties, and hopes of a nation grappling with political instability and social change, weaving a compelling narrative that highlights the complexities of the era.

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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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