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Set in 1928, this novel reimagines the Cid legend through a modern lens, moving away from 19th-century romanticism to embrace cinematic influences. It presents a straightforward adventure tale that parallels the 1961 film starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren, with some lines echoing Huidobro's text. The reprint features the original version with minor edits, a new afterword, and a glossary to clarify historical and legendary figures from Old Spain, enhancing the reading experience for contemporary audiences.
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El Cid, Vicente Huidobro
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- El Cid
- Subtitle
- Mio Cid Campeador
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Vicente Huidobro
- Publisher
- Shearsman Books
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 234
- ISBN13
- 9781848616288
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set in 1928, this novel reimagines the Cid legend through a modern lens, moving away from 19th-century romanticism to embrace cinematic influences. It presents a straightforward adventure tale that parallels the 1961 film starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren, with some lines echoing Huidobro's text. The reprint features the original version with minor edits, a new afterword, and a glossary to clarify historical and legendary figures from Old Spain, enhancing the reading experience for contemporary audiences.