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Exemplary Stories - (Mint Editions) by Miguel De Cervantes (Paperback)

Exemplary Stories - (Mint Editions) by  Miguel De Cervantes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>With stories about love, culture, adventure, religious differences and shocking endings, <i>Exemplary Stories</i> features dynamic protagonists and challenges tradition.</b> </p> <p>Featuring twelve novellas, <i>Exemplary Stories</i> features a diverse array of protagonists, accompanied by captivating prose. Among this collection of short fiction is <i>The Little Gypsy Girl, </i> a story about a wise, talented and beautiful young woman who requires her noble suitor to leave his old life behind and become a gypsy in order to win her hand in marriage. Using irony to expose the social contrasts in a rich city, <i>Rinconte and Cortadillo</i> features two thieves that travel to a new town with intentions to join a guild of criminals. The Liberal Lover depicts a couple who take each other for granted. During the downfall of their relationship, a tragic event separates the two, causing them to reconsider the way they treat each other. Inviting discussion on the pivotal role mental health plays in daily life, <i>The Lawyer of Glass</i> depicts a handsome young man named Thomas, who is well-known for his intelligence. Enamored by Thomas, a local woman brews a love potion and gets Thomas to drink it, unintentionally poisoning him. Though he is able to physically recover, Thomas is convinced that he is made of glass, changing him in a way the woman never intended to.</p> <p><i>Exemplary Stories</i> features twelve of Miquel de Cervantes' exceptional works of short fiction, each crafted with enthralling prose and thought-provoking plot that cater to curiosity and a sense of adventure. With an aesthetically pleasing approach, Cervantes crafted this collection to address social and moral issues. Since its publication in 1613, <i>Exemplary Stories</i> has inspired dramatic adaptations, and have inspired many writers. With shocking endings, complex conflicts, and adventurous settings, <i>Exemplary Stories</i> by Miguel de Cervantes continues to surprise and delight readers even four-hundred years later. </p> <p>This edition of <i>Exemplary Stories</i> by Miguel de Cervantes features twelve works of short fiction and has been redesigned with the modern reader in mind. With an eye-catching cover and an easy-to-read font, the excellence and awe of <i>Exemplary Stories</i> reaches the contemporary audience with ease.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Written by the inventor of the modern novel, Miguel de Cervantes, <i>Exemplary Stories</i> employs intriguing protagonists, including thieves, a couple separated by tragedy, a wise young girl, and people struggling to overcome religious and moral differences, creating diverse, thought-provoking conflicts. </p>

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