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Title: Morsamor
peregrinaciones heroicas y lances de amor y fortuna de
Miguel de Zuheros y Tiburcio de Simahonda

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif

Summary: "Morsamor" by Juan Valera is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a seemingly insignificant character, Fray Miguel de Zuheros, a Franciscan monk who reflects on his life as he grapples with themes of ambition, honor, and spirituality in a rapidly changing Spain during the 16th century. The book delves into the internal struggles of Fray Miguel as he confronts his past failures and the societal transformations occurring around him. The opening of "Morsamor" introduces Fray Miguel de Zuheros, an aging and unremarkable monk who has spent over forty years in the solitude of a convent near Seville. Initially, he is depicted as a figure of mediocrity, having failed to make a mark during his youth as a soldier and poet. As he learns of Spain's recent triumphs and burgeoning influence, Miguel experiences a resurgence of ambition and anguish over his past choices, exacerbated by feelings of envy for the glory being achieved by others. The narrative sets the stage for his internal conflict and the possibility of transformation, especially with the introduction of his fellow monk, Padre Ambrosio, who possesses mysterious knowledge and the potential to revitalize Miguel’s aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Valera, Juan, 1824-1905

EBook No.: 17430

Published: Dec 31, 2005

Downloads: 254

Language: Spanish

Subject: Spanish fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Morsamor
peregrinaciones heroicas y lances de amor y fortuna de
Miguel de Zuheros y Tiburcio de Simahonda

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif

Summary: "Morsamor" by Juan Valera is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a seemingly insignificant character, Fray Miguel de Zuheros, a Franciscan monk who reflects on his life as he grapples with themes of ambition, honor, and spirituality in a rapidly changing Spain during the 16th century. The book delves into the internal struggles of Fray Miguel as he confronts his past failures and the societal transformations occurring around him. The opening of "Morsamor" introduces Fray Miguel de Zuheros, an aging and unremarkable monk who has spent over forty years in the solitude of a convent near Seville. Initially, he is depicted as a figure of mediocrity, having failed to make a mark during his youth as a soldier and poet. As he learns of Spain's recent triumphs and burgeoning influence, Miguel experiences a resurgence of ambition and anguish over his past choices, exacerbated by feelings of envy for the glory being achieved by others. The narrative sets the stage for his internal conflict and the possibility of transformation, especially with the introduction of his fellow monk, Padre Ambrosio, who possesses mysterious knowledge and the potential to revitalize Miguel’s aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Valera, Juan, 1824-1905

EBook No.: 17430

Published: Dec 31, 2005

Downloads: 254

Language: Spanish

Subject: Spanish fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.