Prince Don Juan Manuel / James York
Count Lucanor or The Fifty Pleasant Stories of Patronio is a collection of fifty short stories written by Prince Don Juan Manuel in the 14th century. The book is a reflection of the medieval Spanish society and its values, and the stories are presented as moral lessons for the readers. The main character, Count Lucanor, seeks advice from his advisor Patronio, who narrates the stories to him as a way to illustrate the different situations and outcomes that can arise from various decisions. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including love, loyalty, deceit, and wisdom, and are told in a simple and straightforward style. The book is considered a masterpiece of medieval Spanish literature and has been translated into numerous languages. It is a valuable source of insight into the medieval Spanish society and its cultural heritage.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.