Marianela

“Marianela,” by Benito Pérez Galdós, is a novel centered on a poignant love story between Pablo, a blind boy, and Marianela, a poor, orphaned girl with an “ugly” face. The story unfolds in a fictional mining town, where Marianela guides Pablo and captivates him with her singing. When a renowned doctor arrives to restore Pablo’s sight, their relationship is threatened, as Pablo’s father arranges for him to marry a beautiful cousin