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Pérez Galdós, Benito
1843
1920
Galdós, Benito Pérez
Perez Galdos, Benito
Galdós, Pérez
Galdós, B. Pérez
El caballero encantado (cuento real... inverosímil)
$aSpain :$bPerlado, Páez y Compañía,$c1909.
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"El caballero encantado (cuento real... inverosímil)" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Don Carlos de Tarsis, the Marques de Mudarra, a young nobleman leading a life of leisure and indulgence. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of wealth, societal expectations, and the paradoxical nature of a life filled with pleasures yet devoid of meaningful connection and purpose. The opening portion of the book introduces the protagonist, Don Carlos, detailing his privileged upbringing and carefree youth. Orphaned at a young age, he discards his initial education in favor of worldly pleasures, traveling through Europe and tauntingly observing the vices of society. Without any restraint, he immerses himself in the hedonistic lifestyle, which leads to a gradual depletion of his resources. As he enters adulthood, his life takes a turn as his luxurious habits attract the attention of influential peers who scheme to guide his choices, including a suggested marriage to a wealthy heiress. This sets the stage for a biting social commentary on the superficiality of aristocratic life, blending humor with a critique of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/elcaballeroencan00prez
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1909
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Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Spanish fiction -- 20th century
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