The Novel on the Tram
''The Novel on the Tram'' is a short novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, written in the early 20th century and translated into English by Michael Wooff. The narrative follows a tram ride through Madrid, where the protagonist encounters various characters and becomes engrossed in a tragic tale about a countess, her gambling husband, and a sinister butler. This work explores themes of human connection, the complexities of society, and the blurred lines between reality and imagination, ultimately leading to a humorous misunderstanding. Galdós's storytelling reflects the rich textures of everyday life and the potential for drama within it.
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“Y en tanto sigue corriendo el vehículo, remedo de la vida humana; siempre recibiendo y soltando, uniforme, incansable, majestuoso, insensible a lo que pasa en su interior; sin que le conmuevan ni poco ni mucho las mal sofocadas pasioncillas de que es mudo teatro: siempre corriendo, corriendo sobre las dos interminables paralelas de hierro, largas y resbaladizas como los siglos.””
— Benito Pérez Galdós
