Count Lucanor Or The Fifty Pleasant Stories Of Patronio (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163434772)

""Count Lucanor or The Fifty Pleasant Stories of Patronio"" is a book written by Manuel, Prince Don Juan in the 14th century. The book consists of fifty short stories, each with a moral lesson. The stories are narrated by Count Lucanor, who seeks advice from his wise counselor, Patronio, on various issues related to life, love, and morality. The stories are set in medieval Spain and include tales of kings, knights, and commoners. The book is considered a masterpiece of medieval Spanish literature and is known for its simple language and powerful storytelling. It has been translated into many languages and has influenced many writers and thinkers over the centuries. The book remains a popular read for those interested in medieval literature and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Prince Don Juan Manuel
ISBN-10: 1163434779
ISBN-13: 9781163434772
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 270
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d