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Preciosa
A Tale (1852)
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Set in 16th century Spain, the story follows Preciosa, a young gypsy girl and talented dancer who dreams of a better life despite her impoverished circumstances. Her life takes a perilous turn when she is kidnapped by bandits, leading her to cross paths with Don Juan, a nobleman enchanted by her spirit. As he vows to rescue her, the narrative delves into themes of love, class disparity, and social injustice, while vividly portraying Spanish culture and the often-marginalized gypsy community of the era.
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Preciosa, Francis Turner Palgrave
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Preciosa
- Subtitle
- A Tale (1852)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Francis Turner Palgrave
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9781437123333
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in 16th century Spain, the story follows Preciosa, a young gypsy girl and talented dancer who dreams of a better life despite her impoverished circumstances. Her life takes a perilous turn when she is kidnapped by bandits, leading her to cross paths with Don Juan, a nobleman enchanted by her spirit. As he vows to rescue her, the narrative delves into themes of love, class disparity, and social injustice, while vividly portraying Spanish culture and the often-marginalized gypsy community of the era.