Publisher's Synopsis
Preciosa: A Tale is a novel written by Francis Turner Palgrave and was first published in the year 1852. The story is set in Spain during the 16th century, and it revolves around the life of a young gypsy girl named Preciosa. Preciosa is a beautiful and talented dancer who lives with her family in a gypsy camp. Despite being poor and marginalized, she dreams of a better life and believes that her talent can help her achieve it. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is kidnapped by a group of bandits who plan to sell her into slavery. As she struggles to escape, Preciosa meets a young nobleman named Don Juan who is immediately captivated by her beauty and spirit. Don Juan becomes determined to rescue Preciosa from her captors and help her achieve her dreams. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social inequality. Palgrave uses vivid descriptions of Spanish culture and customs to bring the story to life. The book is also notable for its portrayal of the gypsy community, which was often marginalized and discriminated against during this time period. Overall, Preciosa: A Tale is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of marginalized communities in 16th century Spain.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.
