Gitanilla

Gitanilla

by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Gitanilla is a novella by Miguel de Cervantes, first published in 1613. It tells the story of a young gypsy woman named Preciosa, who is known for her beauty and virtue. She falls in love with a nobleman who disguises himself as a gypsy in order to be with her. The story is set in the vibrant and colorful world of the Spanish gypsies, and it explores themes of love, honor, and social class.

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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (29 September 1547  – 22 April 1616 ) was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language, and one of the world's pre-eminent no...

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