The Spendthrifts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163819012)

The Spendthrifts is a novel written by Benito Perez Galdos, a renowned Spanish author. The book tells the story of two brothers, Carlos and Luisito, who come from a wealthy family but have vastly different personalities. Carlos is a spendthrift who squanders his inheritance on frivolous pursuits, while Luisito is a responsible and hardworking individual who saves his money and invests wisely.As the story progresses, Carlos's reckless spending leads him into debt and he is forced to turn to Luisito for financial help. Luisito, who has always been the responsible one, agrees to help his brother but is cautious about giving him too much money. However, Carlos continues to make poor financial decisions and ultimately loses everything.The novel is a commentary on the dangers of excessive spending and the importance of financial responsibility. Galdos uses the characters of Carlos and Luisito to illustrate the consequences of both reckless spending and prudent financial management. The Spendthrifts is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1163819018
ISBN-13: 9781163819012
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d