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The Mark of Zorro
- The Curse of Capistrano
- Narrated by: Alan Munro
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
One of the best swashbuckling novels!
The Mark of Zorro was originally entitled The Curse of Capistrano. It was the first work to feature the California character Diego Vega, the masked hero also called Zorro. Zorro is the Spanish word for fox.
The story was adapted into the silent film The Mark of Zorro in 1920. A new version of The Mark of Zorro was produced in 1940 starring Tyrone Power as Don Diego Vega. The films met with high popularity and critical success. The 1940 film has been referenced in numerous Batman comics as the film that hero Bruce Wayne sees on the night his parents are murdered.
The book tells of the story of Californio Don Diego Vega, alias "Señor Zorro", in the company of his deaf and mute servant Bernardo and his lover Lolita Pulido, as they oppose the villainous Captain Ramon and Sgt. Gonzales in early 19th century California during the era of Mexican rule, before it became a US state.
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- 25-03-23
Not Your Mother’s Zorro
One thing that struck me straight away, was just how violent this version of Zorro is. It was truly a shocking and wonderful surprise to see see a character who has been depicted interpreted as a lovable Robin Hood esque rogue in almost every adaptation of this story is in his original form is a vengeful, bandit highway man. This Zorro is ruthless, dangerous but charming terror. Not afraid to kidnap, hold people hostage, beat people to a pulp with sword, whip and even uses a gun etc. While of course still playing the role of the ultimate fop to avoid suspicion, and of course, ardently pursuing the woman he loves.
I was truly impressed at how brutally thrilling the action scenes are in finding myself. Genuinely wondering at points how Zorro/Diego would get out of it. Well-being of fun adventure. I was also very surprised at how much this book is a romance. Lolita, considering the time period that this is written is a surprisingly modern heroine. More than capable of holding her own, knowing her own mind, and taking action when she needs to.
Ramon and the governor are suitable antagonists who I imagine reappear in the further Zorro stories. Overall, this is a thrilling, romantic, adventure story that you’re definitely want to revisit.
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