The Disinherited by Benito Perez Galdos
A beautiful young woman, Isidora Rufete, comes to Madrid with what she believes is documentary proof that she and her brother Mariano are the illegitimate grandchildren of the Marquesa de Aransis. She is prepared to risk all for the man she loves, and for her dream of nobility.
Originally published in 1881, the first of Galdos's panoramic series of novels about contemporary Madrid, The Disinherited is a realist parody of romantic fiction. His portrait of a lady and of a spendthrift society in a capital of sleaze, caught between Revolution and Restoration, remains a pertinent moral lesson for modern times.
About the Author
Benito Perez Galdos was arguably the greatest Spanish writer since Cervantes. His masterly novels, reminiscent of Balzac and Zola, have remained since his death in 1920 some of the best kept secrets of Spain's extraordinary cultural heritage.
Format: Paperback | 480 pages
Dimensions (cm): 21.5 x 13.5 x 3.5 | 680g -
Publication Date: 14 Oct 1999
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Imprint: Phoenix House
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Statement: revised ed.
ISBN10: 1861591349
ISBN13: 9781861591340
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Some damage to the cover including very minor scuff marks along the edges, scratching, and obvious creasing on the front cover, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing, but no tearing. There is very faint discolouring on the bottom-right corner of the book. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.