Leila or the Siege of Granada

By Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Book Overview

Leila or the Siege of Granada is a historical novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1838. The story is set in 15th century Spain during the final years of the Reconquista, a period of time when Christian kingdoms in Spain were attempting to reconquer the territories held by the Muslim Moors. The novel follows the story of Leila, a beautiful and intelligent Muslim girl who falls in love with the Christian knight, Alvaro de Lorca. Their love is complicated by the ongoing conflict between the two religions and the political tensions of the time. As the siege of Granada begins, Leila finds herself torn between her love for Alvaro and her loyalty to her people.The novel also includes a number of historical figures, including Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, who played a significant role in the Reconquista. The story is rich in historical detail and paints a vivid picture of the political and social climate of 15th century Spain.Overall, Leila or the Siege of Granada is a captivating tale of love and war set against the backdrop of one of the most significant periods in Spanish history.Mystical fiction with a valuable spiritual lesson.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162575891
• ISBN13: 9781162575896
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"