Calderon the Courtier, a Tale by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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| Author | Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
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| Title | Calderon the Courtier, a Tale |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Calderon the Courtier, a Tale" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set in the court of Philip III of Spain, the story unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue, ambition, and the complexities of personal relationships. The central character, Roderigo Calderon, is a cunning and ambitious courtier who rises from humble beginnings to become a powerful figure at the Spanish court, engaging in manipulation and deception to maintain his influence. The opening of "Calderon the Courtier" introduces a world of courtly tensions, where power struggles are rife among nobles and intrigues abound. We meet Calderon, who has gained significant favor with the king and has a complicated relationship with both the Duke of Lerma and the Duke d'Uzeda. The narrative quickly sets up Calderon's entanglements with a young nobleman, Don Martin Fonseca, who seeks Calderon's assistance in winning the heart of Beatriz Coello, a novice with a troubled past. As Calderon navigates the treacherous waters of political schemes and personal alliances, the stage is set for conflicts that will challenge loyalty, love, and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Calderón, Rodrigo, -1621 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9762 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 93 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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