Overview
The Spanish Gypsy is a novel written by the renowned British author George Eliot and published in 1868. The book is set in 15th century Spain and follows the story of a young man named Fedalma, who is the daughter of a Spanish nobleman and a Romani woman. Fedalma falls in love with a young man named Juan, who is also a Romani, but is also a leader of a group of rebels fighting against the Spanish crown.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and identity, as Fedalma struggles to reconcile her love for Juan with her loyalty to her father and her people. The book also delves into the complex cultural and social dynamics of 15th century Spain, as well as the plight of the Romani people, who were often marginalized and persecuted.Through vivid descriptions and rich character development, Eliot brings the world of 15th century Spain to life, and offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of identity and social justice. The Spanish Gypsy is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its powerful storytelling and insightful commentary on human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781436632003
- ISBN-10: 1436632005
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2008
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.63 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.06 pounds
- Page Count: 212
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