El señor de Bembibre by Enrique Gil y Carrasco
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| Author | Gil y Carrasco, Enrique, 1815-1846 |
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| Title | El señor de Bembibre |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "El señor de Bembibre" by Enrique Gil y Carrasco is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in the 14th century, it delves into themes of nobility, love, and the complexities of social status against the backdrop of feudal Spain. The narrative revolves around the characters of Don Álvaro Yáñez, a nobleman, and Doña Beatriz, the daughter of a powerful lord, as they navigate the treacherous waters of familial duty, personal desire, and societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces us to three servants returning from a fair, showcasing the dynamics of their conversations as they discuss their masters' prospective alliances, particularly highlighting the tension surrounding Doña Beatriz's potential marriage. As the dialogue unfolds, we learn about the characters' characteristics—a robust montero, a presumptuous picador, and a charming young squire. The first chapter sets the groundwork for the conflicts that will emerge, particularly focusing on Don Álvaro's admiration for Beatriz and the looming threat of political machinations, including the interest of the ambitious Count of Lemus. Significantly, a sense of foreboding is established as the characters themselves foreshadow the dilemmas and heartaches that are central to the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49413 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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