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The count's adviser retells more than fifty traditional tales as a means of providing counsel to his master, in an adaptation of the classic medieval Spanish work accompanied by information on the author, his times, and his writings.
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This illustrated collection features the 51 stories of Count Lucanor, tales of bravery, deceit, romance, and other themes featuring characters from all walks of medieval Spanish life, including courtiers, farmers, and beggars. At the outset of each story, the Count poses a situation or dilemma to Patronio, his trusted advisor, who counsels his master using a short story with a moral. This carefully adapted edition will entertain adolescent readers as it introduces them to one of the great classics of Spanish literature. Esta colección ilustrada incluye los 51 cuentos del conde Lucanor, relatos de valentía, decepción, romance y otros temas en los que se destacan personajes de todos los ámbitos de la sociedad medieval española, incluyendo cortesanos, granjeros y mendigos. Al comienzo de cada cuento, el conde le plantea una situación o un dilema a Patronio, su consejero de confianza, quien aconseja a su amo usando cuentos cortos didácticos. Esta edición cuidadosamente adaptada entretendrá a los lectores adolescentes a la vez que les presenta uno de los grandes clásicos de la literatura castellana.
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