Novelas ejemplares by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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Author Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616
Title Novelas ejemplares
Contents Dedicatoria -- Prólogo -- La Jitanilla -- El Amante liberal -- Rinconete y Cortadillo -- La Española inglesa -- El Licenciado Vidriera -- La Fuerza de la Sangre -- El Celoso Estremeño -- La ilustre Fregona -- Las dos Doncellas -- La Señora Cornelia -- El Casamiento Engañoso -- Coloquio que pasó entre Cipion y Berganza -- La Tia Fingida.
Credits Ramon Pajares Box 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)
Summary "Novelas ejemplares" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a collection of short stories written in the early 17th century. This work showcases a variety of narratives that illustrate different moral lessons and social commentary, reflecting the life and culture of Cervantes' time. The stories feature a diverse cast of characters, with an emphasis on themes such as love, honor, and the complexities of human nature, distinctively presenting the author's sharp wit and insightful explorations. The opening of "Novelas ejemplares" begins with a transcription note about the text's formatting and careful preservation of the original style, followed by a heartfelt dedication to a nobleman. Cervantes reflects on the challenges of dedicating literature to powerful figures, admitting that flattery often takes precedence over sincerity. He introduces the collection as a series of twelve tales, each bearing potential moral examples for readers. The commencement of the first story, "La Jitanilla," introduces a young gypsy girl named Preciosa, who is portrayed as both beautiful and clever, skilled in dance and song, setting the stage for her adventures and relationships with various suitors. The narrative hints at themes of identity, social class, and the pursuit of love, establishing Preciosa's character as a focal point of attraction and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spanish fiction -- Classical period, 1500-1700
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EBook-No. 61202
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Most Recently Updated Aug 12, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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