Geschichte des Zigeunermädchens: Eine Novelle by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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Author Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616
Translator Grove, Frederick Philip, 1879-1948
Title Geschichte des Zigeunermädchens: Eine Novelle
Note Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_gitanilla Wikipedia page about this book: https: //de.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_gitanilla
Credits E-text prepared by Jana Srna, Alexander Bauer, Wolfgang Menges, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Geschichte des Zigeunermädchens: Eine Novelle" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a novella likely written in the early 17th century. The story revolves around a young gypsy girl named Preziosa, who is beautifully gifted in dance and singing. As she navigates the societal challenges of her gypsy upbringing, the narrative explores themes of identity, love, and individual agency within a cultural backdrop. The opening of the novella introduces readers to the character of Preziosa, raised by her cunning gypsy grandmother, who trains her in the art of performance and trickery. Early on, it's established that Preziosa possesses not only extraordinary beauty but also an admirable intelligence and virtue, setting her apart from the stereotypical depiction of gypsies. As she makes her debut in Madrid during a local celebration, her talents captivate the crowd, leading to her recognition and admiration from all. However, the complex dynamics of her life begin to unfold as she interacts with a nobleman named Andres, who wishes to elevate her status yet faces challenges rooted in societal norms and her own independence. Thus, the opening portion establishes the groundwork for an engaging exploration of love against cultural expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 -- Translations into German
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EBook-No. 35181
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Most Recently Updated Feb 22, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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