ROMANCE OF EVAST AND BLANQUERNA

Blaquerna is a novel in which Ramon Llull rebelled against secular literature of chivalry and the court in general, which was so suc cessful in his time. Written around 1283, it tells the fictional biography of Blaquerna, a virtuous young man who aspires to be a he rmit, not a knight, but who on encountering the disorder of the world is obliged to remain in it. In his reform efforts, Blaquerna p asses through several estates before being elected Holy Father in Rome, allowing him to intervene in all Christendom and work decide dly in f...[Llegir més]