Grace Aguilar

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The Vale Of Cedars Or The Martyr

A Story Of Spain In The Fifteenth Century (1877)

Beschreibung

The Vale of Cedars or The Martyr: A Story of Spain in the Fifteenth Century is a historical novel written by Grace Aguilar and first published in 1877. The story is set in Spain during the 15th century, a time when the country was torn apart by religious conflicts between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The novel follows the life of a young Jewish girl named Eva, who falls in love with a Christian man named Raymond. As they struggle to overcome the religious and social barriers that separate them, they find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue and danger that threatens to tear them apart. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters that includes both allies and enemies, as well as a number of historical figures such as Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and loyalty, as well as the complex relationships between different religious and cultural groups in medieval Spain. With its vivid descriptions of life in 15th-century Spain and its engaging characters and plot, The Vale of Cedars is a captivating read that offers a window into a fascinating period of history.With Illustrations By Dalziel Brothers And H. Anelay.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.

Autor

Grace Aguilar (1816-1847) was a Jewish British novelist, poet, and advocate for Jewish education and women's rights. She was born in London to a Sephardic Jewish family and grew up in a traditional Jewish household. Aguilar's writing often focused on the experiences of Jewish people and their struggles for acceptance and recognition in British society. Her works include novels such as "Home Influence" and "The Days of Bruce", as well as collections of poetry and non-fiction works on Jewish history and religion. Aguilar's life was cut short at the age of 31 when she died in 1847 from complications related to anorexia. Despite her short life, her work had a significant impact on Jewish literature and culture, and she remains an important figure in the history of Jewish women's writing and activism. Aguilar was cremated in Germany's Hessen region in the Frankfurt Jewish cemetery. "Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her at the gate," is how Proverbs 31 describes the "woman of valor" and is used as the inscription on her tombstone.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 471g
• ISBN-13: 9781104406295
• ISBN-10: 1104406292
• Artikelnr.: 26417271