''Gloria (primera Parte)'' is a novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, first published in 1883. Set in the fictional coastal village of Ficóbriga, it follows the life of Gloria, a spirited young woman navigating love, familial expectations, and societal norms. As she awaits her uncle, a respected bishop, Gloria's character is developed through her interactions with her father and a potential suitor, Rafael del Horro. The novel explores themes of intellectual freedom and the constraints placed on women in 19th-century Spain.
