| Author |
Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 |
| Title |
Novelas y teatro
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
La Gitanilla -- La ilustre Fregona -- Historia de los trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda -- Novela y coloquio -- El retablo de las maravillas -- El cerco de Numancia -- Pedro de Urdemalas.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mariano Cecowski and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Novelas y teatro" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a collection of literary works written in the early 17th century. This compilation likely includes diverse tales and plays that capture the rich tapestry of Spanish life and culture during the period, with a focus on characterization, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening portion introduces "La Gitanilla," centering around the titular character, Preciosa, a captivating young gypsy girl notorious for her beauty and talent in dancing and singing. At the start of "La Gitanilla," we meet Preciosa, raised by her cunning grandmother amidst the world of thieves, yet possessing a spirit of grace and charm that sets her apart. Her beauty quickly draws attention when she performs at a festival, capturing the hearts of onlookers, including a young nobleman named Andrés. Their encounter suggests the beginnings of a romantic thread woven into the fabric of the gypsy life, positioning Preciosa as a character of both allure and resilience in a society that often views her kind with disdain. The opening sets the stage for themes of love, identity, and cultural clashes as their story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Spanish fiction -- Classical period, 1500-1700
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| Subject |
Spanish drama -- Classical period, 1500-1700
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15115 |
| Release Date |
Feb 20, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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