Galdos: Fortunata and Jacinta by Harriet S Turner
Galdos's four-part Fortunata and Jacinta (1886-7), the masterpiece among his almost 80 novels, tells the turbulent story of two women, their husbands and their lovers, set against the intricate web of dynastic alliances and class contrasts of Madrid in the 1870s. In this new critical introduction Professor Turner provides information on the history and social life of the times, and analyzes Galdos's theory of realism, his powerful use of imagery and metaphor to express the reality of social, mental and moral conditions, and the artistic merits of his narrative style. The book contains tables illustrating the complex family relationships fundamental to the structure of the work, and a chronological summary of the plot, as well as a detailed guide to further reading.
Turner, Harriet: - Harriet Turner is Professor of Hispanic Studies and director of International Affairs and Global Programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has written widely on Spanish and Latin American literature.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521378680 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521378680 |
| Title | Galdos: Fortunata and Jacinta |
| Author | Harriet S Turner |
| Series | Landmarks Of World Literature |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2005-01-27 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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