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In the bustling streets of Chamberí, near the water depot rather than the fashionable Cuatro Caminos, a curious figure drifts through the narrow courtyards and taverns. He calls himself Don Lope Garrido, though his birth name was Juan López, and he fashions his identity with the same care as a polished hat. At an indeterminate fifty‑seven, he maintains a crisp chistera, a long cape, and a moustache that seems to belong to a younger era. His appearance—sharp cheekbones, steady eyes, and a proud bearing—makes him impossible to overlook.
Without a steady profession, Lope fills his days with coffee‑house debates, casino chatter, and leisurely walks through the neighborhood's winding alleys. He prides himself on having “conquered more towers of virtue” than the hair on his head, a boast that colors his flirtatious glances at every passing maid. As the story unfolds, his charming self‑image meets the reality of a Madrid that no longer produces the gallants he remembers, setting the stage for gentle humor and unexpected encounters.
Language
es
Duration
~5 hours (301K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This ebook was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Hispánica/Biblioteca Nacional de España.)
Release date
2021-12-20
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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