
LA FONTANA DE ORO - B. PÉREZ GALDÓS
MADRID 1921
B.P.G.
CAPÍTULO PRIMERO
CAPÍTULO II
CAPÍTULO III
CAPÍTULO IV
CAPÍTULO V
CAPÍTULO VI
CAPÍTULO VII
In the bustling streets of early‑1820s Madrid, a city still echoing with triumphal arches and ceremonial pomp is suddenly thrust into a feverish whirl of popular protest. The narrative opens amid the clamor of spontaneous crowds that crowd the old plazas, turning the familiar Carrera de San Jerónimo into a stage for shouted slogans and daring confrontations. Through vivid sketches of cafés, taverns and the iconic statue of Mari‑Blanca, the book captures the palpable tension between a lingering aristocratic order and an emerging wave of liberal zeal.
Against this turbulent backdrop, a diverse cast of idealists, conspirators and reluctant participants navigate secret societies, heated debates and personal betrayals. Their intertwined stories illuminate the fragile hopes of a generation yearning for constitutional change, while also exposing the harsh realities of political intrigue and repression. The novel offers a richly textured portrait of a city in revolt, inviting listeners to hear the echo of its streets and the restless heartbeat of a pivotal moment in Spanish history.
Language
es
Duration
~12 hours (721K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1843–1920
A giant of Spanish realism, he turned the dramas of everyday life into vivid, deeply human fiction. His novels capture the social and political tensions of 19th-century Spain with wit, sympathy, and an unforgettable eye for detail.
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