| Author |
Larra, Mariano José de, 1809-1837 |
| Title |
El doncel de don Enrique el doliente, Tomo III (de 4)
Historia caballeresca del siglo quince
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"El doncel de don Enrique el doliente, Tomo III" by Mariano José de Larra is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds during the 15th century, exploring themes of honor, love, and the intrigues of court life. At its center is Macías, an impetuous young man caught in a web of honor and conflicting passions, as well as Elvira, whose fidelity and secrets intertwine with the fates of the male characters, including the envious count of Cangas, don Enrique, and the wily astrólogo Abenzarsal. At the start of the book, tension mounts as various characters grapple with their emotions and decisions following an impending duel. Don Enrique de Villena seeks to manipulate events surrounding the conflict, while Macías prepares for a fight that could decide his fate and win him Elvira’s affection. The narrative highlights the turmoil of decisions made in the heat of passion, and the dire consequences that stem from jealousy, rivalry, and honor. As Macías and his opponent tread into darkness for their duel, the stakes of love and honor unfold amidst the veiled machinations of those who conspire against them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Henry III, King of Castile and León, 1379-1406 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53589 |
| Release Date |
Nov 25, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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