Donna Pefikta

Author: Galdós
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: He is the Spanish Balzac, Dickens, and Tolstoy, having written this masterpiece that influenced an entire century. With his outstanding storytelling and compelling plot, you are sure to find great enjoyment in the book. Donita Pepita is one of the most valuable works by the renowned Spanish writer Galdós. Pepita is the wife of a wealthy man, but after her husband's death, her family falls into poverty and loses its reputation. At her lowest point, her brother helps her rebuild her home, bringing lasting prominence to the family. Grateful for her brother's deep and unforgettable help, Pepita decides to marry her only daughter Rosalía to her nephew Pepe Rey. Pepe Rey is a handsome and charming young engineer who goes to his aunt's house at his father's command to propose to his cousin. However, his aunt, deeply influenced by church doctrine, is completely out of sync with him. In the end, under the conspiracy and persecution of the church priest and his aunt, Pepe Rey not only fails to marry his cousin but also loses his life. As a result, his cousin falls ill and is sent to a mental asylum, creating a tragic love story between young men and women. The novel profoundly reflects the religious power and social conflicts of Spain at the time, revealing the true culprit behind this tragedy.