Mariucha (Spanish Edition)

Mariucha by Benito Pérez Galdós is a Spanish-language play published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on August 20, 2018. This edition spans 98 pages and presents a narrative centered around a family from the old aristocracy facing financial ruin. The plot unfolds as they contemplate selling their ancestral home, the Palacio de Alto-Rey, and seeks resolution through the marriage of their son, Césareo, to the wealthy daughter of a bourgeois family.

Readers will find that Mariucha explores themes of social class and the intersection of nobility and wealth. The play, structured in five acts, delves into the complexities of familial relationships and societal expectations during a time of crisis. Galdós’s work reflects the tensions between traditional aristocratic values and the emerging bourgeois class, providing insight into the cultural dynamics of the era.