El Conde Lucanor

This illustrated collection features the 51 stories of Count Lucanor, tales of bravery, deceit, romance, and other themes featuring characters from all walks of medieval Spanish life, including courtiers, farmers, and beggars. At the outset of each story, the Count poses a situation or dilemma to Patronio, his trusted advisor, who counsels his master using a short story with a moral. This carefully adapted edition will entertain adolescent readers as it introduces them to one of the great c...