Elettra

Elettra is a powerful play by Benito Pérez Galdós that follows an orphan in love with Máximo, a progressive scientist. However, Salvador Pantoja schemes to block their union, pushing her toward a cloistered life. Representing the clash between freedom and religious intransigence, its 1901 premiere was a massive success, becoming a major social and political phenomenon in Spain.

Author: Benito Pérez Galdós

Benito Pérez Galdós was the master of Spanish Realism, often compared to Dickens. His work brilliantly captured the tension between modern progress and traditionalism. Through his novels and plays, he became a powerful social voice, using art to advocate for a more liberal and enlightened Spain.