Alhambra (1881)
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ISBN10: 1436930022
ISBN13: 9781436930024
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436930024
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alhambra is a book written by Washington Irving and first published in 1881. The book is a collection of essays, stories, and sketches that Irving wrote during his travels to Spain in the early 19th century. The book is named after the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, which is a central focus of the stories.The book is divided into three parts. The first part is a collection of essays on the history and culture of Spain. The second part is a series of stories about the author's travels in Spain, including his encounters with the people and customs of the country. The third part is a collection of legends and tales from the Alhambra palace, which Irving collected during his stay in Granada.The stories in the book range from humorous and lighthearted to dark and mysterious. They offer a unique insight into the culture and history of Spain, as well as the imagination and creativity of Irving as a writer.Overall, Alhambra is a fascinating and entertaining book that offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Spain, as well as the creative mind of one of America's most celebrated writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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