Fortunata and Jacinta by Benito Pérez Galdós
Two Stories of Married Women
"Fortunata and Jacinta" is a novel set in 19th century Spain, that explores the lives of two women - Fortunata, a poor but beautiful woman, and Jacinta, a wealthy and well-bred lady. Both women are in love with the same man, a wealthy and idle individual who leads a life of debauchery. The novel offers a rich and detailed portrayal of Madrid society during the period, and the stark contrast between the lives of the rich and the poor. It raises questions about marriage, social status, and the role of women in society.
The 416th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1887
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-1000
- Words
- 267,000
- Original Language
- Spanish
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 12th on 'The perfect library': the 196 books selected by 133 personalities (XLSemanal and Zenda)
- 12th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 81st on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
- 201st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 291st on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Landmarks of World Literature (Cambridge University)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)