Benito Perez Galdos and the Concept of Honor

Author

Sabine R. Ulibarrí

Publication Date

5-30-1949

Abstract

Galdós, perhaps better than anyone else, caught the real spirit of Spain. He knew intimately Spain and her people. He thoughtfully examined the character of the Spaniard, and weighed his good qualities and his bad. The novelist's aim was always to bring to the attention of Spain her strong points and her defects, that she might build on the former and rid herself of the latter. Thus, his novels are directed at social and psychological reform. He wanted to create a new national consciousness, based on a combination of the old virtues and the new ideas.

Degree Name

Spanish (MA)

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Spanish and Portuguese

First Committee Member (Chair)

Francis Monroe Kercheville

Second Committee Member

George Warren Arms

Third Committee Member

Albert Richard Lopes

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Ulibarrí, Sabine R.. "Benito Perez Galdos and the Concept of Honor." (1949). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/span_etds/98