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The Pope of the Sea

by Vicente Blasco Ibanez
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025914626
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 384
  • Original Price: GBP 27.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 713 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Historical / General

"The Pope of the Sea" is a compelling historical novel by the celebrated Spanish author Vicente Blasco Ib��ez. This work intertwines a contemporary romantic narrative with a deep exploration of the life and legacy of Pedro de Luna, the defiant Aragonese prelate known to history as Antipope Benedict XIII. Set against the backdrop of the Great Schism of the West, the story follows a modern protagonist, Claudio Borja, who becomes captivated by the history of his ancestors and the dramatic events surrounding the Avignon Papacy.

Ib��ez masterfully evokes the Mediterranean landscape, using the fortress-castle of Pe��-scola as a central symbol of spiritual and political resistance. The novel examines themes of religious authority, Mediterranean identity, and the weight of historical memory. Through vivid prose, "The Pope of the Sea" offers a dual perspective on the past and the present, highlighting the enduring human passions that drive both ecclesiastical power struggles and individual romantic pursuits. This work remains a significant example of Ib��ez's ability to blend meticulous historical detail with the narrative vigor of a grand adventure, making it an essential read for those interested in the complexities of the medieval Church and Spanish cultural heritage.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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