The Regent

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The Regent

Leopoldo Alas · ES · 339995 words

In the provincial city of Vetusta, a young wife of a middle-aged magistrate tries to find meaning in her life amidst rigid social norms and the weight of religion. Leopoldo Alas meticulously portrays the hypocrisy, hidden passions, and intrigues of a closed society where everyone observes and judges everyone else. Considered one of the great novels of Spanish realism, it combines social criticism, psychological insight, and nuanced prose.