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Benito Perez Galdos

Trafalgar

Trafalgar

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Trafalgar (1873) is a novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, the first in his series of 46 historical novels called National Episodes. Set during the bloody naval battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the novel is a story of heroism, growth, and adventure that finds humanity in history. Gabriel de Araceli, a young orphan, is enlisted by his retired naval officer master to join a Spanish Armada preparing to battle the British Royal Navy. The novel is meticulously researched and beautifully designed, making it a classic of Spanish literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press


Trafalgar (1873) is a novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, published at the beginning of his career. It is the first in a series of 46 historical novels that span his monumental career, known as the National Episodes. Set during the bloody naval battle of Trafalgar in 1805, Pérez Galdós' novel tells the story of heroism, growth, and adventure while finding humanity in history.

"Always eager to mimic the greater world around us, we boys too had our squadrons of little ships, roughly hewn in wood, with sails of paper or of rag, which we navigated with the greatest deliberation and gravity in the pools of Puntales or La Caleta."

At fourteen, the young orphan Gabriel de Araceli gets the chance to leave boyhood games behind when his master, a retired naval officer, receives a letter requesting his return to service. Together, Gabriel and Don Alonso set out to join a Spanish Armada preparing to enter into battle with the British Royal Navy. Pérez Galdós meticulously researched the novel, resulting in a detailed fictional retelling of one of history's most iconic conflicts.

This edition of Benito Pérez Galdóss Trafalgar is a classic of Spanish literature reimagined for modern readers. It features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it an excellent addition to any literature collection.


Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513132785

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