02406cam a22003253u 4500 41990 UtSlPG 20260610133947.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01011830 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Trueba, Antonio de, 1819-1889 The Cid Campeador: A Historical Romance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-02-03 Produced by Adrian Treves, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Cid Campeador: A Historical Romance" by Antonio de Trueba is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative focuses on the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, better known as the Cid, and delves into his life and exploits, which are deeply rooted in both history and popular tradition. The book explores themes of love, honor, and the conflict between familial loyalty and romantic desire, prominently featuring characters such as the Cid himself and his beloved Ximena. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a festive atmosphere at the court of King Fernando I of Castile, where celebrations are underway following a military victory. Amidst the revelry, the young Rodrigo and Ximena share a tender moment, reminiscing their childhood affection for each other, which is strained by their feuding families—Rodrigo’s father Diego Lainez and Ximena’s father, Count de Gormaz. The tension escalates when De Gormaz's resentment of Lainez's favor with the king leads to an altercation, marking the beginning of dramatic events that will intertwine their fates. This opening sets the stage for a tale rich with romance, valor, and the struggle for honor in a tumultuous time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cid, approximately 1043-1099 -- Fiction Gill, Henry Joseph, 1836-1903 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41990 82829 82829