{"product_id":"9788490072707","title":"The Liberal Lover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Generous Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Generous Lover, included in Miguel de Cervantes' Exemplary Novels, is a tale of love, captivity, and fortune in the 16th-century Mediterranean. The work follows Ricardo and Leonisa, two young people from Trapani whose destinies are twisted following an attack by Turkish corsairs. Separated and presumed dead, both must overcome slavery and the desires of others to reunite. Cervantes weaves a story where true love faces adversity and social conventions, offering the reader an exciting journey across the sea and the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative focuses on Ricardo's unrequited love for Leonisa, who rejects him, following her family's plans to marry her to Cornelio. The plot is triggered when both are captured by Turkish corsairs during a raid on Trapani. While Ricardo is taken to Constantinople, Leonisa's ship is wrecked and she is presumed dead. However, Leonisa survives and is bought by a Jewish merchant who takes her to Nicosia to sell her as a slave. In this city, the merchant himself and the Cadi (a Turkish judge) fall in love with her, sparking a struggle to possess her. Ricardo, believing her to be dead, lives through his own odyssey until destiny and the cunning of the characters bring them together in an outcome that puts the loyalty and generosity of love to the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdealized love and the generosity of the lover who renounces their own self-interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCaptivity and slavery in the 17th-century Mediterranean, a reflection of Cervantes' own experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between individual desire and family and social impositions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFortune and chance as forces that determine the characters' destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHonor and female virtue put to the test in a hostile context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in the Spanish Golden Age classical narrative, particularly those who wish to delve into Cervantes' short fiction beyond Don Quixote. It is also suitable for literature students looking for an example of a Byzantine or captivity novel, as well as for any lover of love stories, adventures, and escapades at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative sample of Cervantes' narrative mastery in a brief and accessible format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the historical and social context of the 16th-century Mediterranean, with its conflicts between Christians and Muslims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the nature of love, freedom, and personal sacrifice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn entertaining and agile read, ideal for discovering a less-explored facet of the author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Generous Lover is a work that condenses the essence of the Exemplary Novels: an adventure plot with a moral background and a deep exploration of human feelings. Its brevity (70 pages) makes it an ideal gateway to Cervantes' prose for those seeking a classic yet intense read. The Linkgua edition, in paperback format, is practical and manageable, perfect for a first approach or for completing a Cervantine reader's collection. It is a solid recommendation for those who value quality literature in an accessible format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406498292059,"sku":"9788490072707","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007270.jpg?v=1781836185","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490072707","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}