Benito Pérez Galdós was a Spanish novelist and playwright who is considered one of the most important literary figures of the 19th century. His works often depicted social and political issues in Spain, providing insightful commentary on society.
Related terms
Realism: A literary movement that seeks to depict reality as it is, without idealization or romanticism.
Naturalism: A literary movement that emphasizes the influence of environment and heredity on human behavior.
Fortunata y Jacinta: One of Galdós' most famous novels, which explores themes of love, class struggle, and societal expectations in 19th-century Spain.