Numantia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616

Contributor:

Gibson, James Young, 1826-1886

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Numantia" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a tragedy written in the late 16th century. This play focuses on the themes of patriotism and heroism in the face of overwhelming odds, centering around the city of Numantia as it is besieged by Roman forces. Characters such as Theogenes and Corabino represent the valiant Numantines who fight against their oppressors, reflecting the rich tapestry of human emotion in the struggle for freedom. The opening of "Numantia" introduces the dire circumstances of the besieged city, highlighting both the external threats posed by the Romans and the internal conflicts felt by its inhabitants. Scipio, the Roman general, expresses his burdens and strategies to curb the vices of his soldiers, while allegorical figures like Spain and the river Douro lament the tragic fate awaiting the Numantines. Tension builds as the Numantines, confronted by hunger and despair, convene to discuss their dire situation, leading to challenging proposals of single combat and sacrifice as they seek to reclaim their lost dignity and hope against tyranny. This layered beginning sets the stage for a heart-wrenching exploration of sacrifice, valor, and the quest for national identity through a poetic lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Josep Cols Canals, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Siege_of_Numantia

Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-09-13