Vergara
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Vergara is a historical novel set in Spain during the First Carlist War. The novel follows the fortunes of Fernando Calpena, a young man who is drawn into the conflict on the side of the Christinos. Calpena is a complex and sympathetic character, and his experiences in the war provide a powerful indictment of the brutality and futility of civil conflict. Galdós's novel is a powerful and moving portrayal of the human cost of war.Book Details
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Benito Pérez Galdós
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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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