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  • Record Number: 17318
  • Author(s)/Creator(s): Kinkade , Richard P.
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  • Title: Alfonso X, "Cantiga 235," and the Events of 1269-1278 ["Cantiga 235," one of hundreds of lyrics Alfonso wrote in praise of the Virgin Mary, gives a broad historical perspective on the poet’s reign as King of Castile. While the poem praises Mary throughout, it also chronicles a series of personal betrayals and gives insight into the king’s own ill health and suffering. The article includes a detailed account of the major events in Alfonso’s reign, including the execution of his own brother on the charge of sodomy. Title note supplied by Feminae.].
  • Source: Speculum 67, 2 (April 1992): Pages 284 - 323.
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  • Article Type: Journal Article
  • Subject (See Also): Alfonso X, el Sabio, King of Castile- Cantigas de Santa Maria Cantigas de Loor, Musical Genre Diseases in Literature Disloyalty in Literature Kings Literature- Verse Mary, Virgin, Saint in Literature Music Pain and Suffering in Literature Politics Revenge
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  • Geographic Area: Iberia
  • Century: 13
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  • Year of Publication: 1992.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN/ISBN: 00387134