Project Gutenberg 2015-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 369 Irving, Washington 1783 1859 Crayon, Geoffrey Spanish Papers Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress.) "Spanish Papers" by Washington Irving is a collection of narratives and legends based on the historical events of the Spanish conquest, written in the late 19th century. The work primarily explores the themes surrounding the conflict between the Moors and the Spanish, particularly focusing on the stories of key figures such as Don Roderick, Count Julian, and the noble maiden Florinda. This blend of historical fiction captures the high-minded, chivalrous, and often tragic essence of the era. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the story of Don Roderick, the last king of the Visigoths, whose rise to power occurs amidst moral decay and tyranny under his predecessor, Witiza. The account delves into the backdrop of political intrigue and personal ambition, highlighting Roderick's enthralling yet tumultuous reign. Roderick's desire for power leads him into a tragic love story with Florinda, daughter of Count Julian, whose fate becomes intertwined with that of Roderick's kingdom, ultimately setting off a chain of events that culminates in betrayal and invasion. This introduction not only lays the foundation for the complex interplay of love and power but also foreshadows the impending doom for Spain as Don Roderick reacts to the signs of his fate with hubris. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Spain -- History DP PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 873419 2025-08-20T07:45:22.471597 text/html 846906 2024-10-22T23:22:02 text/html 1210573 2025-08-20T07:45:37.552504 application/epub+zip 1210285 2025-08-20T07:45:25.451565 application/epub+zip 494314 2025-08-20T07:45:23.575562 application/epub+zip 1388223 2025-08-20T07:45:45.724456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1278204 2025-08-20T07:45:35.880468 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 544331 2022-09-22T17:56:49.880735 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 746125 2025-08-20T07:45:21.086552 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 726286 2024-10-22T23:22:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17086 2025-08-20T07:45:45.903415 application/rdf+xml 11361 2025-08-20T07:45:23.736541 image/jpeg 2221 2025-08-20T07:45:23.644535 image/jpeg 1120182 2025-08-20T07:45:22.649566 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia