"Fortunata y Jacinta" is a novel written by Spanish author Benito Pérez Galdós, published in 1887. The story revolves around the lives of two women, Fortunata and Jacinta, who are connected through their relationships with the same man, Maximiliano. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the struggles of women in 19th-century Spain. Set in Madrid, the narrative delves into the contrasting backgrounds of the two protagonists. Fortunata is a passionate and impulsive woman from a lower social class, while Jacinta is a more refined and respectable figure from a wealthy family. Their intertwined fates highlight the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations.