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by Ricardo Palma · 1833–1919
"Tradiciones peruanas" by Ricardo Palma is a collection of short narratives published over several years in newspapers and magazines. These tales blend historical fact with fiction, recounting episodes from Peru's past—from the Incan Empire through the colonial period to the Republic. Written in the colloquial language of their time and filled with proverbs, songs, and sayings, the 453 stories offer colorful glimpses into Peruvian customs while subtly critiquing political and religious institutions of each era.
- Read time
- 218 min
- Words
- 48,059
- Chapters
- 50
- Paragraphs
- 1,144
- Price
- Free
- Legends -- Peru
- Peru -- History
A pesar de la semiobscuridad del templo, llamó la atención del último un bulto que se recataba tras las columnas de la vasta nave.
Despite the semi-darkness of the temple, a figure hiding behind the columns of the vast nave caught the attention of the latter
De pronto, la misteriosa sombra se dirigió con pisada cautelosa hacia el escabel del virrey; y acogotando a éste con la mano izquierda, lo arrojó al suelo, a la vez que en su derecha relucía un puñal.
Suddenly, the mysterious shadow moved cautiously towards the viceroy's stool; and grabbing him by the neck with his left hand, he threw him to the ground, while a dagger gleamed in his right hand.
Por dicha para el virrey, el capitán era un mancebo ágil y forzudo, que con la mayor presteza se lanzó sobre el asesino y le sujetó por la muñeca.
Fortunately for the viceroy, the captain was an agile and strong young man, who with the greatest speed lunged at the assassin and held him by the wrist.
El sacrílego bregaba desesperadamente con el puño de hierro del joven, hasta que, agolpándose los frailes y devotos que se encontraban en la iglesia, lograron quitarle el arma.
The sacrilegious man struggled desperately with the young man's iron fist, until, as the friars and devotees who were in the church gathered, they managed to take away his weapon.
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Book details
- Original language
- Spanish
- Translation
- English
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #21282
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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