Romancero selecto del Cid by Anonymous
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"Romancero Selecto del Cid" by Anonymous is a collection of poems and ballads focusing on the legendary figure Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, written in the late 19th century. This anthology captures the essence of the heroic tales associated with El Cid, celebrating his exploits as a valiant knight and leader during a tumultuous period in Spanish history. The narratives highlight the themes of honor, valor, and loyalty which
surround the iconic character in Spanish folklore. The opening of this collection presents a rich historical context of El Cid's life and actions, tracing his noble lineage and early entanglements, including the vengeance he sought for his father's death. It details pivotal moments in his early life such as his rise to prominence as a knight under King Sancho II, his battles against Muslim forces, and his eventual conflicts with rival nobles. Through vivid storytelling, the opening chapters provide an overview of El Cid's character—proud and honorable yet driven by a desire for vengeance—setting the stage for further exploration of his legendary status in Spanish literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Milá y Fontanals, Manuel, 1818-1884 |
| LoC No. | 02004289 |
| Title | Romancero selecto del Cid |
| Contents | pte. 1. Época de Fernando I. Mocedades del Cid -- pte. 2. Época de Sancho II. Cerco de Zamora -- pte. 3. Época de Alfonso VI. Destierro del Cid -- pte. 4. Deslealtad y castigo de los infantes de Carrión -- pte. 5. Últimos años y muerte del Cid. |
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Produced by Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Cid, approximately 1043-1099 -- Romances |
| Subject | Ballads, Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57648 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 650 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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