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An 8 page research paper that examines one of Benito Perez Galdos' Spanish masterpieces from the nineteenth century, Marianela, Galdos is arguably the most prominent Spanish novelist of that era. Pre-eminent in his own country, Galdos is also considered to be one of the most vital and one of the most representative novelists of the nineteenth century in Europe. The writer demonstrates how this is true through an examination of his novel Marianela. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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novelists of the nineteenth century in Europe (Eoff 1). There are no nineteenth century authors who dedicated themselves to their craft more earnestly then Galdos, nor are there any
who participated "more intelligently in the intellectual and literary movements of the age" (Eoff 1). During Galdos era, it was the age of realism in the novelistic art, which
saw as its meaning an effort to bring literature as close to life as possible (Eoff 1). Galdos was in step with the intellectual and literary trends of his generation?so
much so, that his motto might have been "art is life and life is process" (Eoff 1). Indicative of this viewpoint, the first two novels of Galdos career were
exceptionally gritty in the realistic portrayal of life. The next novel, Marianela, offers a contrast that reveals the depth and complexity of Galdos talent. Marianela represents what critics have
referred to as Galdos? lyrical period (Berkowitz 143). This novel differed markedly in style and content from his previous works Dona Perfecta and Gloria, which had already garnered
Galdos a considerable amount of critical acclaim. Unlike his previous work, Marianela does not concern a national problem nor does it suggest solutions for conflict that occur between human
beings and social institutions (Berkowitz 143). It appears to be a simple story of idyllic love from a "pathetically ugly orphan girl" for a "physically and morally attractive blind
boy" (Berkowitz 143). Marianela serves as the blind boys guide. When he regains his sight and discovers how greatly he has misjudged Marianelas physical appearance, the novel ends with
the girls tragic death. There have been various interpretations as to the symbolic significance of Marianela and as to what point Galdos was trying to prove. Some have suggested
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