Cecilia Valdés o la Loma del Ángel by Cirilo Villaverde
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1439
Villaverde, Cirilo, 1812-1894
Spanish
"Cecilia Valdés o la Loma del Ángel" by Cirilo Villaverde is a novel first published in 1839 and revised in 1882. Set in 1830s colonial Havana, it tells the story of Cecilia, a beautiful mulatta who falls in love with Leonardo, unaware they share the same father. Their forbidden romance unfolds against Cuba's complex racial and social hierarchies, ...
intricate relationships between whites, mulattos, and enslaved and free blacks in a deeply divided world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kimberly Hall
3 months agoI had low expectations initially, however the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. I appreciate the effort put into this.
Jennifer King
2 weeks agoI have to admit, the material feels polished and professionally edited. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Charles Miller
3 months agoTo be perfectly clear, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. his deserves far more attention.
Kimberly Hall
2 months agoReading this felt refreshing because the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. This turned out to be a great decision.
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Noah Walker
3 months agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the depth of coverage exceeded my expectations. I’ll be referencing this again soon.