Vergara

Vergara

by Benito Pérez Galdós

Vergara is a historical novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, first published in 1898. Set against the backdrop of the First Carlist War in Spain, 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.

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Spanish

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Adventure Novel

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19th century War Adventure Politics Historical Fiction Disguise Loyalty Honor Espionage Betrayal Political Intrigue Spanish Literature

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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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