Chapter I: The Real Jimena.
Chapter 1 of the book "Jimena: A Woman in Spanish Literature" is presented. This chapter offers a background on the family and life of Jimena Dí,az, the wife of Spain's mythic hero, the Cid. Jimena is a descendant of the highest social strata oft medieval Spain. Since Jimena's date of birth is unrec...
| Publicado en: | Jimena: A Woman in Spanish Literature pp. 7 - 25 |
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Digitalia Publishing Corp.
1992
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| Sumario: | Chapter 1 of the book "Jimena: A Woman in Spanish Literature" is presented. This chapter offers a background on the family and life of Jimena Dí,az, the wife of Spain's mythic hero, the Cid. Jimena is a descendant of the highest social strata oft medieval Spain. Since Jimena's date of birth is unrecorded, it was assumed that she was born between 1056 and 1058. Since she is known for being a high-born noblewoman, it has also been assumed that she had been educated at the court of the king of Leon and Castile. |
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