The Spendthrifts (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104849382)

The Spendthrifts is a novel written by Benito Perez Galdos, a renowned Spanish author, and was first published in 1904. The story follows the lives of two brothers, Julian and Pedro, who come from a wealthy family and lead a life of luxury and extravagance.Julian, the elder brother, is a spendthrift who is constantly borrowing money from his brother and other acquaintances to fund his lavish lifestyle. Pedro, on the other hand, is a responsible and hardworking individual who manages the family business and tries to keep his brother's reckless spending in check.As the story progresses, the brothers' relationship becomes strained due to Julian's constant borrowing and inability to repay his debts. Meanwhile, Pedro falls in love with a woman named Rosario, who is also struggling with financial difficulties.The novel explores themes of family, love, and the consequences of excessive spending. Galdos uses his signature writing style to vividly depict the characters and their struggles, providing a commentary on the societal norms of the time.Overall, The Spendthrifts is a compelling story that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of irresponsible behavior. It remains a classic work of Spanish literature and a must-read for fans of Galdos and the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Benito Perez Galdos
ISBN-10: 1104849380
ISBN-13: 9781104849382
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2009
Pages: 290
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d