The Cid Campeador

Antonio de Trueba's 'The Cid Campeador' is a masterful historical romance novel that revives the legendary exploits of Spain's celebrated national hero, analogous to King Arthur in England or Roland in France. Trueba's narrative, steeped in the rich tradition of Spanish storytelling, captures the essence of the legendary Cid with a tapestry of vivid characterization and intricate plot lines. Inter...