Benito Pérez Galdós and Dramatic Technique

Author

Albert V. Wilson

Publication Date

5-25-1948

Abstract

Pérez Galdós undoubtedly will be remembered as the greatest novelist of nineteenth century Spain, but if one had asked him his occupation, the response probably would have been "a dramatist." Galdós had dramatic tendencies from the very beginning of his literary career, and his greatest ambition was to write for the theater. While still a student at the Colegio de las Palmas, his first dramatic effort emerged. It was a historical one-act drama in verse entitled Quien mal hace bien no espere. Naturally, manifestations of adolescent romanticism are everywhere evident in this youthful attempt of Galdós, but the play is really dramatic.

Degree Name

Spanish (MA)

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Spanish and Portuguese

First Committee Member (Chair)

Francis Monroe Kercheville

Second Committee Member

William F. DeJongh

Third Committee Member

Dane Farnsworth Smith

Fourth Committee Member

Donald Alexander McKenzie

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Wilson, Albert V.. "Benito Pérez Galdós and Dramatic Technique." (1948). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/span_etds/103