Novelas y teatro

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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.

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mariano Cecowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 47.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-02-20