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Leila, or the Siege of Granada

Leila, or the Siege of Granada

Leila, or the Siege of Granada

Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton / Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2013
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781434429377
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Leila, or the Siege of Granada by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a sweeping historical romance set against the backdrop of the last Moorish kingdom in Spain. This vivid tale unfolds during the tumultuous final days of Muslim rule in Granada, as the Christian forces of Ferdinand and Isabella close in on the city. At the heart of the story is Leila, a beautiful young woman caught between two worlds and two loves-one Moorish, one Spanish. Bulwer-Lytton’s rich prose brings to life the opulence of the Alhambra palace, the passion of forbidden love, and the chaos of siege warfare. As political intrigue and religious conflict swirl around the characters, the novel explores themes of loyalty, faith, and the clash of cultures. With its blend of historical detail and romantic drama,Leila offers readers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Spanish history, where the fates of individuals and empires hang in the balance.

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