02556cam a22003133u 4500 58275 UtSlPG 20260610134337.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 PQ Zorrilla, José, 1817-1893 Granada, Poema Oriental, precedido de la Leyenda de al-Hamar, Tomo 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granada._Poema_oriental Release date is 2018-11-11 Produced by Carlos Colón, Josep Cols Canals, University of Toronto and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Granada, Poema Oriental, precedido de la Leyenda de al-Hamar, Tomo 2" by Don José Zorrilla is a poetic work crafted in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into themes of faith, heroism, and the historical interplay between Muslim and Christian cultures, particularly focusing on the fall of Granada. The poem intertwines real historical events with rich allegorical elements, emphasizing the contrasting destinies of the characters involved in the poignant tale of conquest and loss. The opening of the text presents a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion as Zorrilla evokes the grandeur and tragic fate of Granada under Muslim rule. It sets the stage with an invocation that highlights the power of faith, while simultaneously lamenting the impending doom faced by the city and its inhabitants. The verses introduce characters like the triumphant King Hasán and the discontented populace, showcasing the celebration of a recent victory contrasted with the undercurrents of fear and betrayal. The lamentation extends beyond the immediate characters to encompass the historical significance of the struggles between the invading forces and those who defend their legacy, making the reader acutely aware of the cultural and historical weight of the narrative that is about to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Granada (Spain) -- History -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58275 99102 99102