Don Sebastian : or, The house of the Braganza: An historical romance. vol. 4
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"Don Sebastian: or, The House of Braganza: An Historical Romance, vol. 4" by Miss Anna Maria Porter is a historical romance novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around King Don Sebastian of Portugal, who grapples with the burdens of his royal fate, the responsibilities to his family, and the political turmoil surrounding him. The opening chapters set the stage for a tale filled with sacrifice, love, and the
quest for royal restoration as the characters navigate through their trials. The beginning of the story introduces us to the main character, King Sebastian, who faces the painful decision to part with his beloved daughter, Blanche, and his wife, Kara Aziek, for the sake of his people. After attending a wedding in their village, Sebastian reveals his internal conflict regarding leaving them to reclaim his throne, while Kara Aziek demonstrates her unwavering support despite her anguish. As the family struggles with their upcoming separation and its implications, Sebastian and Kara Aziek reflect on their past and their hopes for the future, emphasizing themes of duty, honor, and familial love. This poignant opening sets a heavy emotional tone, hinting at the sacrifices each character is prepared to make in pursuit of a greater good. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Porter, Anna Maria, 1778-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Don Sebastian : or, The house of the Braganza: An historical romance. vol. 4 |
| Original Publication | London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1809. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sebastião, King of Portugal, 1554-1578 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72343 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 346 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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