Excerpt from El Dorado: A Tragedy
I'll summon shapes struck with a grief so black That earth seemed fire, the sea a cloud of fear, Fate seemed an idiot scrawling on the sand.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Set against the backdrop of the 16th-century Spanish exploration of the Americas, this book delves into the intertwined narratives of conquistadors, explorers, and individuals caught in the currents of history. The author intricately weaves together themes of love, loss, ambition, and the enduring human spirit against the backdrop of a quest for the mythical Seven Cities of Cibola and the legendary El Dorado. Through vivid character portrayals, the story explores the complexities of human motivation, the allure of the unknown, and the clash between European ambitions and the realities of the New World. The reader is transported to a world of conquistadors driven by dreams of gold and glory, missionaries seeking to spread their faith, and individuals navigating the intricate web of political intrigue and personal desires. The book delves into profound questions about the nature of truth, the meaning of freedom, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity. As the characters grapple with their own inner demons and the challenges of their circumstances, the author invites readers to contemplate the complexities of human existence and the enduring search for meaning in a world often defined by uncertainty. Ultimately, this book offers a poignant reflection on the human spirit's resilience and the enduring quest for a better future, even amidst the shadows of the past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331730033_0
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Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25987180/1