Zaida, A Tale Of Granada: And Minor Poems (1842)

Zaida, A Tale Of Granada: And Minor Poems is a book written by Lewis Evans and was first published in 1842. The book is a collection of poems, including the titular piece, which is a romantic tale set in the city of Granada during the time of the Moors. The story follows the love affair between the Muslim prince, Aben Humeya, and the Christian woman, Zaida. The couple's relationship is threatened by the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the jealousy of Aben Humeya's other wives. In addition to the main story, the book also includes several shorter poems on a variety of subjects, such as nature, love, and religion. These poems showcase Evans' skill as a poet and his ability to evoke emotion and imagery through his writing. Overall, Zaida, A Tale Of Granada: And Minor Poems is a captivating work of literature that transports readers to a different time and place while exploring themes of love, faith, and cultural identity.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.