
CONTOS DE TRUEBA
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A vivid tapestry of medieval life unfolds through a series of compact tales that treat romance as a mirror of its age. The stories echo the grandeur of castles, the clang of armor, and the whispered promises of courtly love, while also probing the deeper currents of faith, honor and emerging social change. Each narrative lets listeners wander through bustling taverns, solemn chapels, and sun‑lit battlefields, feeling the pulse of a world where knights grapple with duty and desire.
Beyond the swashbuckling adventures, the collection reflects on how art and architecture shape a society’s values, offering gentle commentary on the influence of power—both royal and papal—on everyday lives. Listeners will be drawn into moments of triumph and tension, where personal courage meets the shifting tides of history, all rendered in a lyrical style that celebrates the enduring connection between story and the spirit of its time.
Language
pt
Duration
~2 hours (140K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)
Release date
2008-05-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1819–1889
A 19th-century Spanish writer remembered for poems, stories, and folklore rooted in Basque life, his work helped bring regional traditions to a wide audience. He wrote with warmth and a strong sense of place, blending popular storytelling with literary ambition.
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