by Juan Manuel · Cometa · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788472940826
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«El conde Lucanor» is the collection of medieval tales by Juan Manuel, published by Cometa in paperback (340 pages, in Spanish).
El conde Lucanor presents the dialogue between the count and his advisor Patronio: faced with each dilemma, Patronio responds with an exemplary tale from which a moral is drawn. A key work of medieval Castilian prose, written in the 14th century.
First edition. Volume 18 of the Clásicos y ensayos collection (Aubí collection), with introduction, bibliography and notes by Cecilio Alonso.
A classic of Spanish literature, common in education, recommended for those who want to learn about medieval Castilian narrative.
Don Juan Manuel was a Spanish medieval writer, nephew of Alfonso X of Castile, son of Manuel of Castile and Beatrice of Savoy. He inherited from his father the great Lordship of Villena, receiving the titles of Lord, Duke and lastly Prince of Villena. He married three times, choosing his wives for political and economic convenience, and worked to match his children with partners associated with royalty. Juan Manuel became one of the richest and most powerful men of his time, coining his own currency as the kings did. During his life, he was criticised for choosing literature as his vocation, an activity thought inferior for a nobleman of such prestige.
