The adventures of Alphonso and Marina: An Interesting Spanish Tale by Florian

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Author Florian, 1755-1794
Title The adventures of Alphonso and Marina: An Interesting Spanish Tale
Note Source: The New-York Weekly Magazine
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Summary "The Adventures of Alphonso and Marina: An Interesting Spanish Tale" by Florian is a romantic tale written in the early 19th century. This narrative unfolds the poignant love story between Marina, a beautiful orphan heiress, and Don Alphonso, a valiant but not wealthy young captain. The story is set in Granada and revolves around themes of love, sacrifice, and adventure in a historically rich Spanish backdrop. In the tale, Marina's life is complicated by her avaricious guardian, who intends to marry her off to his son, Henriquez. As she and Alphonso secretly communicate through her window, they plan to escape to Portugal. However, a series of dramatic events, including an interrupted rescue attempt, mistaken identities, and unexpected dangers such as a pirate attack, unfold to test their love and commitment. After years of separation and identity challenges, the lovers' roads cross again amidst conflicts that threaten their joy. Ultimately, their reunion leads to the celebration of their love as they overcome adversity and embrace a life dedicated to each other and their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories
Subject Love stories
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Spain -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 32527
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 29, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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