Donya Perfecta

Benito Pérez Galdós (1843-1920) is the most significant representative of critical realism in Spain. His novel "Donya Perfecta" is the author's first experience in the genre of socially biased novel. Against the background of the conflict between young capital engineer Pepe Rey and his provincial aunt Donya Perfecta, Galdós provides an interesting description of Spanish society at the end of the 19th century. This edition includes the complete text of the work, equipped with detailed historical and lexicogrammatical commentary. The book can be recommended to students of Spanish studies, teachers of the Spanish language, specialists in Spanish and Western European literature, as well as to all those who are interested in the language, culture, and history of Spain.