Narratives of Poisoning in the Chronicles of Pedro LÃ³pez de Ayala

Lynne Echegaray

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Narratives of Poisoning in the Chronicles of Pedro LÃ³pez de Ayala

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Pages:: 27â46

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004498785_003

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The four chronicles written by royal chancellor Pedro LÃ³pez de Ayala cover the reigns of Castilian kings from 1350â1396. During this period the unexplained or sudden deaths of those close to monarchs were often rumored to have resulted from the administration of poison. My study will examine a selection of narratives of poisonings attributed to kings and their physicians in Castilla and Navarra during the second half of the fourteenth century. These passages will be discussed in terms of their style, veracity and authorial intent. In addition, Ayalaâs skillful mastery of near-subliminal messages will be noted.

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The Medieval Chronicle 14

Series:Â The Medieval Chronicle, Volume: 14

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004498785

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 29 Nov 2021

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- History
  - Medieval History
- Literature and Cultural Studies
  - Comparative Studies & World Literature
  - Cultural History

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