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2006-01-01
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Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron
1803
1873
Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron
Bulwer, Edward Lytton
Lytton, Edward Bulwer
Leila or, the Siege of Granada, Book I.
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"Leila or, the Siege of Granada, Book I." by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the dramatic events surrounding the fall of Granada in 1491, focusing on themes of love, ambition, and conflict between cultures. It presents a vivid depiction of the struggles between the Moors and the forces of Ferdinand and Isabella, intertwining historical elements with romantic narratives. The story centers on key characters such as Boabdil, the last Moorish king of Granada, and Muza, a noble warrior, whose fates are entangled in a complex web of ambitions and desires. As the bittersweet love between Muza and Leila takes shape, the enchanter Almamen manipulates events from the shadows, seeking vengeance for his own kind. Boabdil's indecision as a ruler contrasts sharply with the fervor of his subjects and the encroaching threat of the Christian armies. In this turbulent atmosphere, themes of power, identity, and loyalty come to the forefront, culminating in a tumultuous clash of destinies that reflects the historical tensions of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Sieges -- Fiction
Granada (Spain) -- History -- Siege, 1491-1492 -- Fiction
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