Heath's Modern Language Series: Mariucha

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920

Contributor:

Morley, S. Griswold (Sylvanus Griswold), 1878-1970.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mariucha" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a five-act comedy written in the early 20th century." This play explores themes of morality and societal change amidst the decline of aristocracy in Spain, centering on characters like Don Pedro and María as they navigate their challenges. With a focus on personal virtues over social ruin, the play presents a vivid portrayal of contemporary Spanish life. "The opening of "Mariucha" introduces the setting in the once-grand palace of Alto-Rey, where we meet Cirila, a maid, and Corral, a plebeian who appears to be wealthy but is inquiring about the impoverished state of the marquises living there." The characters discuss the deterioration of the nobility and the struggles of those who once held power, establishing a backdrop of societal decline. As the scene unfolds, Don Pedro, the marquis, enters looking troubled, hinting at the pressures he faces in maintaining dignity while confronting his family's financial struggles. This initial dialogue sets the stage for the exploration of class and the quest for a renewed sense of identity amid turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stan Goodman, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-03-25