Marianela

by Benito Pérez Galdós

"Marianela" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel published in 1878. The story follows Marianela, an orphaned girl living in social exclusion, who finds companionship with Pablo, a blind young man who doesn't judge her appearance. Their intimate connection faces upheaval when a doctor offers to restore Pablo's sight. The arrival of Pablo's beautiful cousin Florentina further complicates matters, challenging the bond between Marianela and Pablo as they navigate questions of perception, beauty, and belonging in nineteenth-century Spanish society.