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100 1 _aValera, Juan,
_d1824-1905
245 1 0 _aMorsamor :
_bperegrinaciones heroicas y lances de amor y fortuna de Miguel de Zuheros y Tiburcio de Simahonda
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-31
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif
520 _a"Morsamor" by Juan Valera is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a seemingly insignificant character, Fray Miguel de Zuheros, a Franciscan monk who reflects on his life as he grapples with themes of ambition, honor, and spirituality in a rapidly changing Spain during the 16th century. The book delves into the internal struggles of Fray Miguel as he confronts his past failures and the societal transformations occurring around him. The opening of "Morsamor" introduces Fray Miguel de Zuheros, an aging and unremarkable monk who has spent over forty years in the solitude of a convent near Seville. Initially, he is depicted as a figure of mediocrity, having failed to make a mark during his youth as a soldier and poet. As he learns of Spain's recent triumphs and burgeoning influence, Miguel experiences a resurgence of ambition and anguish over his past choices, exacerbated by feelings of envy for the glory being achieved by others. The narrative sets the stage for his internal conflict and the possibility of transformation, especially with the introduction of his fellow monk, Padre Ambrosio, who possesses mysterious knowledge and the potential to revitalize Miguel’s aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpanish fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17430
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