Orígenes de la novela, Tomo II
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 589,466 words
- Reading time
- 49 h 7 min
- Chapters
- 77
- Language
- Spanish
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2023
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This text is a historical analysis of early Spanish literature, focusing on the works of Diego de San Pedro. It features archaic Spanish from the late fifteenth century, which presents a significant challenge for modern learners. The vocabulary is formal and courtly, while the sentence structures are complex and reflective of the rhetorical style of that era. You will encounter themes of duty, courtly love, and literary modesty. It is a demanding read that requires patience with older grammatical forms and spelling.
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Subjects
- Spanish fiction -- History and criticism
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