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100	1		_aIrving, Washington, _d1783-1859
245	1	0	_aSpanish Papers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-10-31
508			_aProduced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress.)
520			_a"Spanish Papers" by Washington Irving is a collection of narratives and legends based on the historical events of the Spanish conquest, written in the late 19th century. The work primarily explores the themes surrounding the conflict between the Moors and the Spanish, particularly focusing on the stories of key figures such as Don Roderick, Count Julian, and the noble maiden Florinda. This blend of historical fiction captures the high-minded, chivalrous, and often tragic essence of the era. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the story of Don Roderick, the last king of the Visigoths, whose rise to power occurs amidst moral decay and tyranny under his predecessor, Witiza. The account delves into the backdrop of political intrigue and personal ambition, highlighting Roderick's enthralling yet tumultuous reign. Roderick's desire for power leads him into a tragic love story with Florinda, daughter of Count Julian, whose fate becomes intertwined with that of Roderick's kingdom, ultimately setting off a chain of events that culminates in betrayal and invasion. This introduction not only lays the foundation for the complex interplay of love and power but also foreshadows the impending doom for Spain as Don Roderick reacts to the signs of his fate with hubris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSpain -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50352
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