Product Description
by Benito Perez Galdos (Author), Clara Bell (Translator)
The Court of Charles IV: A Romance of the Escorial is a historical novel written by Benito Perez Galdos and originally published in 1888. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the court of Charles IV, the King of Spain. The novel explores the political intrigues, scandals, and power struggles that took place within the court during this time period.The main character of the novel is a young man named Gabriel Araceli, who becomes a servant in the royal palace. Through his eyes, the reader is introduced to the various members of the court, including the king, his queen, and their advisors. Gabriel becomes embroiled in the court's political machinations and is forced to navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals.The novel also explores the relationship between Charles IV and his son, the future King Ferdinand VII. The two have a strained relationship, with Ferdinand plotting to overthrow his father and take the throne for himself.Throughout the novel, Galdos provides a vivid description of life in the royal court, including the opulence and extravagance of the palace, the elaborate court ceremonies, and the gossip and rumors that circulated among the courtiers.Overall, The Court of Charles IV: A Romance of the Escorial is a captivating historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Spanish royalty during the 18th century.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.
