The Spanish Cavalier: A Story of Seville by A. L. O. E.
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"The Spanish Cavalier: A Story of Seville" by A. L. O. E. is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Seville, the narrative follows the lives of Don Alcala de Aguilera and Lucius Lepine, two young men from different backgrounds who navigate the complexities of pride, honor, and personal sacrifice. The story explores themes of duty, familial love, and personal struggle amidst the vibrant yet
tumultuous landscape of Spanish culture and tradition. The opening of the story introduces us to the working environment of Mr. Passmore's ironware factory, where Lucius Lepine, an English clerk, grapples with the disdain of his employer for the Spanish clerk, Don Alcala. The narrative quickly establishes a sense of camaraderie between Lucius and Alcala, as Lucius expresses concern for Alcala's well-being amidst pressures of pride and societal expectations. As the plot unfolds, we learn about Alcala's upcoming bullfight, a reckless act driven by honor and romantic aspiration, which sets the stage for an exploration of both men's fates and the impact of their decisions on their families. The tension between duty and personal desire forms a crucial part of this compelling narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Spanish Cavalier: A Story of Seville |
| Credits |
Produced by David Gutierrez, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Seville (Spain) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35705 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35705-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 683 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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