Saragossa: A Story of Spanish Valor by Benito Pérez Galdós
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About this eBook
| Author | Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920 |
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| Translator | Smith, Minna Caroline, 1860-1929 |
| LoC No. | 99005314 |
| Uniform Title | Zaragoza. English |
| Title | Saragossa: A Story of Spanish Valor |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Saragossa: A Story of Spanish Valor" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the brutal Spanish War against Napoleon and focuses on the heroic defense of Zaragoza (Saragossa) during its second siege in 1808-1809. It introduces notable characters, including the brave citizen Don José de Montoria, his daughter Mariquilla, and the miserly Candiola, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of national struggle and valor. The opening of "Saragossa" sets the stage for the epic tale by describing the dire circumstances faced by four escaped patriots who have just arrived in the city, worn from their journey. We learn about their desperate state as they seek shelter and food, eventually taking refuge in the ruins of a monastery. As they attempt to reconnect with local friends for support, one of them recalls the city's earlier heroic actions against the French, setting a tone of hope against adversity. This segment introduces the city as a bastion of resistance and hints at the love story between Augustine and Mariquilla, while also embodying the themes of camaraderie and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Sieges -- Fiction |
| Subject | Zaragoza (Spain) -- History -- Siege, 1808-1809 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47769 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 169 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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