Zaragoza
1870
''Zaragoza'' is a historical novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, first published in 1870, and is the sixth installment of his series ''Episodios Nacionales.'' The narrative focuses on the Siege of Zaragoza during the Peninsular War (1808-1809), depicting the struggles of characters like Gabriel de Araceli and their experiences amid the chaos of war. Galdós presents a gritty and realistic portrayal of the siege, exploring themes of patriotism, heroism, and the human cost of conflict, while also weaving in a love story between Agustín de Montoria and María Candiola. This work is notable for its emotional depth and historical accuracy, offering profound reflections on the nature of war and national identity.
Editions
X-Ray
“Vestía tan mal que casi iba medio desnudo, no porque careciera de traje, sino por no haber tenido tiempo para ponérselo. Él y otros como él, fueron sin duda los que inspiraron la célebre frase: sus carnes solo se vestían de gloria.””
— Benito Pérez Galdós
Link to this book
Add a free, dofollow link to Lex on your blog, forum, syllabus, or reading list.
<a href="https://lex-books.com/book/zaragoza-7ddfa2c4-131e-4fa3-a97e-d65a23b7977f"><img src="https://lex-books.com/badges/read-on-lex.svg" alt="Read Zaragoza by Benito Pérez Galdós free on Lex" width="160" height="40"></a>[](https://lex-books.com/book/zaragoza-7ddfa2c4-131e-4fa3-a97e-d65a23b7977f)[url=https://lex-books.com/book/zaragoza-7ddfa2c4-131e-4fa3-a97e-d65a23b7977f][img]https://lex-books.com/badges/read-on-lex.svg[/img][/url]Read Zaragoza by Benito Pérez Galdós free on Lex: https://lex-books.com/book/zaragoza-7ddfa2c4-131e-4fa3-a97e-d65a23b7977fCite this book
Reading this edition for a paper or guide? Copy a citation.
Galdós, Benito Pérez. Zaragoza. Lex, lex-books.com/book/zaragoza-7ddfa2c4-131e-4fa3-a97e-d65a23b7977f.Galdós, B. P. (1870). Zaragoza. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/zaragoza-7ddfa2c4-131e-4fa3-a97e-d65a23b7977fGaldós, Benito Pérez. Zaragoza. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/zaragoza-7ddfa2c4-131e-4fa3-a97e-d65a23b7977f.
