Fortunata and Jacinta by Benito Pérez Galdós

Fortunata y Jacinta (Fortunata and Jacinta), was written by Benito Pérez Galdós in 1887. It is, together with Leopoldo Alas y Ureña's La Regenta (The Judge's Wife), one of the most popular and representative novels of Spanish literary realism. Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, the author went to Madrid, the capital, to study law at age 18. There he would create a literary world that was present in almost all his writings. The novel created a sensation upon its release because of its scathing critique of the Spanish middle class, and for its frank sexuality. While criticized by political and religious leaders, it was praised by peers of Galdós for its realistic depiction of life amongst all classes in 19th century Madrid.

The 603rd greatest fiction book of all time


This book is on the following lists:

  1. - 12th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
  2. - 81st on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)

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Fortunata y Jacinta (Ilustrado) (Spanish Edition) Paperback 3139661 $19.00 2020
Fortunata and Jacinta (Classics) Paperback 4316092 $2,420.43 $0.72 1973
Fortunata y Jacinta (Tomo I) (Volume 1) (Spanish Edition) Paperback 921013 $11.79 $13.78 2013
Fortunata y Jacinta (Tomo II) (Volume 2) (Spanish Edition) Paperback 922195 $11.31 $12.61 2013
Fortunata y Jacinta (Spanish Edition) Paperback 3488900 $4.85 $1.99 2013
Fortunata Y Jacinta, Tercera Parte [Fortunata and Jacinta, Part Three] Audible Audiobook 81879 $17.46 2020
Fortunata y Jacinta 2 vols. Hardcover 5420529 $37.99
Fortunata y Jacinta Kindle Edition 2108998 $14.99 2012
Fortunata y Jacinta (Grandes clasicos series) Hardcover 4633010 $16.84 2004
Fortunata Y Jacinta: (dos Historias De Casadas)... (Spanish Edition) Hardcover 1695072 $35.95 2018
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Fortunata Y Jacinta: (Dos Historias De Casadas) (Spanish Edition) Paperback 1583668 $26.44 $75.00 2012
Fortunata y Jacinta: Volumen I (Volume 1) (Spanish Edition) Paperback 3697772 $10.36 2014
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Fortunata y Jacinta (Spanish Edition) Kindle Edition 1309511 $3.00 2011
Fortunata y Jacinta, parte segunda [Fortunata and Jacinta, Part Two] Audible Audiobook 163005 $15.16 2020
Fortunata y Jacinta (Spanish Edition) Paperback 3775864 $14.90 2019
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Fortunata y Jacinta I (Spanish Edition) Kindle Edition 921823 $6.53 2010
Fortunata y Jacinta / Fortunata and Jacinta (Biblioteca De Autor / Author Library) (Spanish Edition) Paperback 7448112 $18.87 $15.00 2005
Fortunata y Jacinta, parte primera [Fortunata and Jacinta, Part One] Audible Audiobook 130418 $16.84 2020
Fortunata y Jacinta: Dos historias de casadas (Spanish Edition) Hardcover 1102633 $25.00 2022
Fortunata y Jacinta (Con Notas)(Biografía)(Ilustrado): (dos historias de casadas) (Spanish Edition) Kindle Edition 269292 2017
Fortunata Y Jacinta (2 Volume Set) Paperback 5013353 $18.59 1995
Fortunata y Jacinta (Spanish Edition) Paperback 7080241 $27.99 $36.63 2010
Fortunata y Jacinta II (Spanish Edition) Kindle Edition 1652075 2010
Fortunata y Jacinta (Spanish Edition) Paperback 1704796 $25.18 2017
Fortunata y Jacinta (Anotado) (Spanish Edition) Kindle Edition 819852 $0.99 2013
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Fortunata y Jacinta: Volumen II (Spanish Edition) Paperback 8719364 $17.20 2018
Fortunata y Jacinta: Dos historias de casadas (Spanish Edition) Kindle Edition 806789 2009
Fortunata y Jacinta II (Clásicos Castalia. C/C. nº 306) (Spanish Edition) Kindle Edition 986707 $7.24 2012
Fortunata Y Jacinta Volumen II -biblioteca Conmemorativa (Spanish Edition) Hardcover 485597 $7.01 2007
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Fortunata y Jacinta I Perfect Paperback 7961507 $19.45 2010
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Fortunata y Jacinta I Paperback 863152 $44.41 $5.89 2006
Fortunata y Jacinta (Clásica) (Spanish Edition) Kindle Edition 923700 $2.99 2014
Fortunata and Jacinta: Two Stories of Married Women Paperback 2891930 $129.70 $18.00 1986
Fortunata y Jacinta: (Dos Historias de Casadas)... (Spanish Edition) Paperback 7510491 $36.16 $43.04 2011
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Fortunata y Jacinta, I: Dos historias de casadas (Letras Hispanicas / Hispanic Writings) (Spanish Edition) Paperback 3777688 $21.39 $17.96 2011
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Fortunata and Jacinta: Two Stories of Married Women Paperback 1153581 $26.33 $14.28 1989