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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 IV.
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"Leila or, the Siege of Granada, Book IV." by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a historical novel set during the tumultuous periods of the late 15th century, a time marked by the fall of Granada and the shifting political and religious landscapes of Spain. This narrative combines romance and drama against the backdrop of the historic siege of the last Muslim stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula. The book delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the intersecting lives of its diverse characters caught in a fervent struggle for power and survival. The storyline centers around the characters of Leila, a Jewish maiden, and her father, Almamen, as they navigate the hazards of war and the complexities of faith amidst the siege led by Boabdil, the Moorish king. As the Christians besiege the castle where Leila is held, she is torn between her love for the Moorish warrior Muza Ben Abil Gazan and her loyalty to her Jewish heritage represented by her father. Almamen’s vengeance against the Christians impacts their fate, leading to intense encounters between the characters as they manage their desires, fears, and aspirations in a world rife with conflict. The climax unfolds with the surrender of the castle and the impending fate of both Leila and Almamen as they confront the repercussions of loyalty and betrayal in the face of a collapsing reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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