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Benito Pérez Galdós
AuthorBooks · Second hand1843-1920
Benito María de los Dolores Pérez Galdós was a Spanish realist novelist and politician. He was a leading literary figure in 19th-century Spain, and some scholars consider him second only to Miguel de Cervantes in stature as a Spanish novelist.
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About Benito Pérez Galdós
Birth
1843
Death
1920
First book
1870
Years writing
156
Benito María de los Dolores Pérez Galdós was a Spanish realist novelist and politician. He was a leading literary figure in 19th-century Spain, and some scholars consider him second only to Miguel de Cervantes in stature as a Spanish novelist.
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Benito Pérez Galdós was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria before becoming the central figure of 19th-century Spanish literature.
His prolific career spans over 1400 works, establishing him as one of the most tireless authors of his time.
Beyond the novel, Galdós stood out as a highly influential playwright, journalist, and poet.
His work Doña Perfecta is considered a fundamental piece for understanding Spanish narrative.
In addition to his literary work, he was actively involved in Spanish political life.
