Lies, Irony, Satire, and the Parody of Ideology in "Dona Perfecta."

Discusses the ideological content of the novel "Dona Perfecta," by Benito Perez Galdos. Dilemma in defining a thesis novel; Parody of ideology; Use of lies, ironies, satires, parodies and mock ideological battle in the novel; Moral concerning persons who appear to be good.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Hispanic Review Vol. 64; no. 4; pp. 467 - 490
Main Author: de Rafols, Wilfredo
Format: Literary Criticism
Published: University of Pennsylvania Press Autumn1996
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Summary:Discusses the ideological content of the novel "Dona Perfecta," by Benito Perez Galdos. Dilemma in defining a thesis novel; Parody of ideology; Use of lies, ironies, satires, parodies and mock ideological battle in the novel; Moral concerning persons who appear to be good.