The Spendthrifts
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded spine.
A compelling work of Spanish realism, The Spendthrifts chronicles the intertwined fates of a family grappling with financial ruin and societal expectations. Benito Pérez Galdós masterfully portrays the moral decay and social hypocrisy prevalent in 19th-century Madrid, presenting a vivid tableau of characters driven by ambition, vanity, and desperation. The narrative uncovers the devastating consequences of unchecked extravagance and the corrosive power of appearances over substance. Galdós’s sharp wit and keen observational skills illuminate the complexities of human nature, making for a poignant and insightful read that resonates with timeless themes of class, morality, and personal responsibility.
Author: Benito Pérez Galdós
Format: Hardback
Published: 1953, Readers Union Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded spine.
A compelling work of Spanish realism, The Spendthrifts chronicles the intertwined fates of a family grappling with financial ruin and societal expectations. Benito Pérez Galdós masterfully portrays the moral decay and social hypocrisy prevalent in 19th-century Madrid, presenting a vivid tableau of characters driven by ambition, vanity, and desperation. The narrative uncovers the devastating consequences of unchecked extravagance and the corrosive power of appearances over substance. Galdós’s sharp wit and keen observational skills illuminate the complexities of human nature, making for a poignant and insightful read that resonates with timeless themes of class, morality, and personal responsibility.