| Author |
Larra, Mariano José de, 1809-1837 |
| Title |
El doncel de don Enrique el doliente, Tomo II (de 4)
Historia caballeresca del siglo quince
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"El doncel de don Enrique el doliente, Tomo II" by Mariano José de Larra is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a richly detailed medieval Spanish setting, providing a glimpse into the world of knights and noble ladies during the 15th century. The story centers around characters such as Don Enrique de Villena, a nobleman embroiled in a series of dramatic and politically charged events, alongside his loyal escudero and other court figures. The opening of the narrative establishes tension as Don Enrique waits anxiously for news of a mysterious musician connected to a nocturnal incident that disrupted his evening. As he struggles with conflicting thoughts and the anxiety of unknown threats, the court is abuzz with curiosity regarding the absence of certain key figures. The stage is set for intrigue as rumors and secrets circulate in the opulent yet perilous atmosphere of the alcázar. This blend of romantic and courtly strife, combined with a backdrop of political aspirations and betrayals, hints at a captivating tale that weaves personal drama with grand historical themes. (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 |
Henry III, King of Castile and León, 1379-1406 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53588 |
| Release Date |
Nov 25, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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