Leila Or The Siege Of Granada: And Calderon, The Courtier is a historical novel written by Edward Bulwer Lytton in 1861. The book is set during the time of the Spanish Inquisition and tells the story of Leila, a Muslim woman who falls in love with a Christian knight, Hernando. Their love is forbidden due to religious differences, and they must navigate the dangers of the Siege of Granada, a battle between the Christians and Muslims, in order to be together.The novel also features the story of Calderon, a courtier who is caught up in the political intrigue of the Spanish court. He must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics to protect himself and his family from danger.Lytton's novel is a vivid portrayal of life in medieval Spain, with detailed descriptions of the customs, clothing, and architecture of the time. The book also explores themes of love, honor, and loyalty, as well as the conflict between different religions and cultures. Overall, Leila Or The Siege Of Granada: And Calderon, The Courtier is a gripping historical novel that transports readers to a different time and place.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.
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