Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
“Fortunata”
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022
1. “Fortunata” Marker
Aquí vivió "Fortunata" protagonista de la novela de Benito Pérez Galdós "Fortunata y Jacinta" (1887)
Con mucho donaire, la muchacha se llevó a la boca por segunda vez el huevo roto y se atizó otro sorbo.
Here lived "Fortunata", the protagonist of the novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, "Fortunata and Jacinta" (1887).
With great grace, the girl took the broken egg to her mouth for the second time and took another sip.
Erected 2020 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list.
Location. 40° 24.917′ N, 3° 42.499′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Plaza Mayor. Marker is on Cava de San Miguel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Cava de San Miguel 11, Madrid 28005, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ricardo Villa (within shouting distance of this marker);
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1. Fortunata y Jacinta.
Excerpt: Fortunata y Jacinta (Fortunata and Jacinta), was written by Benito Pérez Galdós in 1887 and published in the same year. It is, together with Leopoldo Alas y Ureña's La Regenta (The Judge's Wife), one of the most popular and representative novels of Spanish literary realism. Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, the author went to Madrid, the capital, to study law at age 18. There he would create a literary world that was present in almost all his writings. The novel was a sensation upon its release because of its scathing critique of the(Submitted on January 12, 2023.)Spanish middle class, and for its frank sexuality. While criticized by political and religious leaders, it was praised by peers of Galdós for its realistic depiction of life amongst all classes in 19th century Madrid.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 20222. “Fortunata” Marker - wide view
2. “Fortunata” (Memoria de Madrid, in Spanish).
Excerpt (in translation): The text on the plaque corresponds to a quote from one of the peak moments of the novel, that of the meeting between Fortunata and the man who would later become her lover, Juanito Santa Cruz. Fortunata, described by Galdós as "a young, pretty, tall woman, with eyes like stars", lived with her aunt, who was an egg-keeper and a skirt-maker, in the house in the San Miguel cellar when the moment occurred when Juanito He finds the young woman on the stairs while she is sipping a raw egg. "With great grace, the girl took the broken egg to her mouth for the second time and took another sip." This phrase, with which the writer describes the scene, is the one that is remembered today on the plaque in tribute to the character.(Submitted on January 12, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022
3. “Fortunata” Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
