Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 1197 Bécquer, Gustavo Adolfo 1836 1870 Domínguez Bécquer, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Gustavo Adolfo Domínguez Bastida, Gustavo Adolfo Domínguez Becquer, Gustavo Adolfo Dominguez Bequer, Gustavo Adolfo Béquer, Gustavo Adolfo Olmsted, Everett Ward 1869 Legends, Tales and Poems Includes Introduction, Notes and Vocabulary in English Produced by Keren Vergon, Arno Peters and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Legends, Tales and Poems" by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer is a collection of writings that likely originated during the late 19th century, encapsulating the essence of Spanish Romanticism. This anthology is framed as an introduction to Spanish literature, where the editor, Everett Ward Olmsted, emphasizes Bécquer's charm and originality through captivating legends, tales, and poems, aimed to engage students and enhance their appreciation for the rich tapestry of Spanish culture. The opening of this collection begins with a heartfelt preface from the editor, outlining the purpose of the volume as a resource for English-speaking students. Here, Olmsted expresses his intent to present Bécquer's work as a delightful means to stimulate interest in Spanish literature, emphasizing both his prose and poetry. The text transitions into vivid descriptions of the locations and moments from Bécquer's youth, particularly invoking the enchanting landscape of Seville along the Guadalquivir River, entwined with his dreams and poetic ambitions. The narrative gives readers a glimpse of Bécquer's reflections on his life, innocence, and longing for artistic recognition, setting a tone of nostalgia that permeates his works and inviting readers to delve deeper into his romantic and often melancholic themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en es Spanish language -- Readers PQ Text 6 Best Loved Spanish Literary Classics Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature 799226 2025-06-05T04:44:05.994239 text/html 771315 2025-02-18T07:37:37 text/html 509250 2025-06-05T04:44:23.804163 application/epub+zip 525095 2025-06-05T04:44:10.246226 application/epub+zip 377856 2025-06-05T04:44:08.399201 application/epub+zip 920545 2025-06-05T04:44:33.788132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 826000 2025-06-05T04:44:22.440135 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 636743 2022-09-05T10:05:52.757682 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 705251 2025-06-05T04:43:59.823294 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 665951 2025-02-18T07:37:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17810 2025-06-05T04:44:33.960077 application/rdf+xml 15472 2025-06-05T04:44:09.043205 image/jpeg 4327 2025-06-05T04:44:08.725214 image/jpeg 489231 2025-06-05T04:44:06.064232 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia es.wikipedia