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The supernatural in early Spanish literature, studied in the works of the court of Alfonso X, el Sabio

By Frank Callcott
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A focused scholarly study collects, classifies, and analyzes references to supernatural belief and miracles preserved in the royal compilations produced at the Castilian court of Alfonso X. It surveys recurring miracle types—healing, vengeance, protection, and mystical phenomena—traces narrative patterns in cantigas and related texts, and situates devotional practices, votive shrines, and popular superstitions within their social and liturgical contexts. The work relies on multilingual sources gathered at court, offers cataloguing and representative examples, and highlights how these stories reflect medieval attitudes toward saints, the Virgin, and the interplay of folk belief and official piety.

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Frank Callcott

Frank Callcott is an author known for his scholarly work on early Spanish literature. His notable book, "The Supernatural in Early Spanish Literature, Studied in the Works of the Court of Alfonso X, el Sabio," explores the influence of supernatural themes in the literary output of Alfonso X's court. Callcott's research contributes to the understanding of medieval Spanish culture and its literary traditions, highlighting the interplay between historical context and literary expression.

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