The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda: A Northern Story

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616

Contributor:

Stanley, Louisa Dorothea, -1877

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda: A Northern Story" by Cervantes Saavedra is a romantic novel written in the early 17th century. This narrative serves as a poignant reflection on adventures and misfortunes experienced by the titular characters, Persiles and Sigismunda, as they journey through a fantastical landscape, encountering various cultures and tribulations along the way. The story combines elements of love, honor, and the pursuit of identity within a colorful tapestry of encounters with diverse characters. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to a young boy, later named Periander, who is captured by barbarian captors and bound for execution. His journey begins as he is pulled from a dungeon and experiences a series of events leading him to a ship, where he meets a compassionate captain. This opening portion also sets up the premise of enchanted locations and the entanglement of numerous characters amidst Periander's quest for his sister, Auristella. Through dialogues and descriptive storytelling, the stage is set for a grand exploration of fate, love, and the search for freedom, keeping the reader intrigued about the upcoming twists in their voyages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

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

Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-03-05