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Title: Calderon the Courtier, a Tale
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Calderon the Courtier, a Tale" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set in the court of Philip III of Spain, the story unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue, ambition, and the complexities of personal relationships. The central character, Roderigo Calderon, is a cunning and ambitious courtier who rises from humble beginnings to become a powerful figure at the Spanish court, engaging in manipulation and deception to maintain his influence. The opening of "Calderon the Courtier" introduces a world of courtly tensions, where power struggles are rife among nobles and intrigues abound. We meet Calderon, who has gained significant favor with the king and has a complicated relationship with both the Duke of Lerma and the Duke d'Uzeda. The narrative quickly sets up Calderon's entanglements with a young nobleman, Don Martin Fonseca, who seeks Calderon's assistance in winning the heart of Beatriz Coello, a novice with a troubled past. As Calderon navigates the treacherous waters of political schemes and personal alliances, the stage is set for conflicts that will challenge loyalty, love, and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 9762
Published: Nov 27, 2004
Downloads: 427
Language: English
Subject: Calderón, Rodrigo, -1621 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Calderon the Courtier, a Tale
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Calderon the Courtier, a Tale" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set in the court of Philip III of Spain, the story unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue, ambition, and the complexities of personal relationships. The central character, Roderigo Calderon, is a cunning and ambitious courtier who rises from humble beginnings to become a powerful figure at the Spanish court, engaging in manipulation and deception to maintain his influence. The opening of "Calderon the Courtier" introduces a world of courtly tensions, where power struggles are rife among nobles and intrigues abound. We meet Calderon, who has gained significant favor with the king and has a complicated relationship with both the Duke of Lerma and the Duke d'Uzeda. The narrative quickly sets up Calderon's entanglements with a young nobleman, Don Martin Fonseca, who seeks Calderon's assistance in winning the heart of Beatriz Coello, a novice with a troubled past. As Calderon navigates the treacherous waters of political schemes and personal alliances, the stage is set for conflicts that will challenge loyalty, love, and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 9762
Published: Nov 27, 2004
Downloads: 427
Language: English
Subject: Calderón, Rodrigo, -1621 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.