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Don Rumata has been sent from Earth to the medieval kingdom of Arkanar with instructions to observe and to save what he can. Masquerading as an arrogant nobleman, a dueler, and a brawler, he is never defeated, but yet he can never kill. With his doubt and compassion, and his deep love for a local girl named Kira, Rumata wants to save the kingdom from the machinations of Don Reba, the first minister to the king. But given his orders, what role can he play? This long overdue translation will reintroduce one of the most profound Soviet-era novels to an eager audience.… (más)
prezzey: Banks seems to have been inspired by the Strugatskys' concept of Progressors. Similar theme, different perspective (Western vs Eastern bloc) - if you liked one, you will probably be interested in the other.
Don Rumata de Estor es un aristócrata con una posición de privilegio en la corte de Arkanar, un prohombre cuya compañía es tan codiciada como su alcoba y de quien se cuentan hazañas milagrosas. Pero mientras que se desenvuelve con soltura entre duelos e intrigas palaciegas, se siente impotente a la hora de entender los mecanismos de represión que embrutecen el reino. Y su tragedia personal es que, como observador, sabe que no puede ni debe influir en el curso de los acontecimientos.
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The sorrow that tortured me, the shame that overwhelmed me, the desperation that wracked my mind, all these I could then feel, but even now I can find no words to express them.
-Peter Abalard
Now one thing I have to tell you. In this particular show you have to be armed to enforce your authority. But you're not to use your weapon under any circumstances. Under any circumstances. Is that quite clear?
-Ernest Hemingway
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The black stock of Anka's crossbow was made of plastic, while the strings were chrome steel, operated by a single motion of a noiselessly sliding lever.
When Rumata passed Holy Mica's grave—the seventh and last along the road—it was already completely dark.
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Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés.Edita para encontrar en tu idioma.
He stood over her for a bit, then picked up his swords, slowly descended the stairs, and started waiting for the door to fall ...
Don Rumata has been sent from Earth to the medieval kingdom of Arkanar with instructions to observe and to save what he can. Masquerading as an arrogant nobleman, a dueler, and a brawler, he is never defeated, but yet he can never kill. With his doubt and compassion, and his deep love for a local girl named Kira, Rumata wants to save the kingdom from the machinations of Don Reba, the first minister to the king. But given his orders, what role can he play? This long overdue translation will reintroduce one of the most profound Soviet-era novels to an eager audience.
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