Publisher's Synopsis
Leila Or The Siege Of Granada: And Calderon, The Courtier is a historical novel written by Edward Bulwer Lytton and published in 1861. The story takes place in 15th century Spain during the time of the Reconquista, when Christian kingdoms were fighting to reclaim the land from Muslim rulers. The novel follows the story of Leila, a young Muslim woman who falls in love with a Christian knight named Alvar. Their love story is set against the backdrop of the siege of Granada, where the Muslim kingdom is being attacked by the Christian armies. In addition to the story of Leila and Alvar, the novel also features a subplot involving Calderon, a courtier at the Christian court who is caught up in a web of political intrigue and betrayal. The two storylines eventually converge as the siege of Granada comes to a dramatic and violent end.Lytton's novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the battle scenes and the cultural clashes between the Christian and Muslim worlds. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor in the midst of war and political turmoil. The novel was well-received by critics and readers at the time of its publication and remains a classic work of historical fiction today.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.
