Project Gutenberg 2010-02-06 Public domain in the USA. 225 Spence, Lewis 1874 1955 Spence, James Lewis Thomas Chalmers McCannell, Otway 1883 1969 Cannell, W. Otway McCannell, William Otway Vos-Goudsmit, S. Legends and romances of Spain. Dutch Legenden en Romances van Spanje Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ "Legenden en Romances van Spanje" by Lewis Spence is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of Spanish romantic literature, exploring the interwoven nature of Spanish folklore and historical tales, particularly focusing on the romantic epics and ballads that have characterized Spanish storytelling. The text discusses important figures, such as the legendary El Cid, and examines how the historical context of Spain influenced its narratives. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Spanish romantic literature, emphasizing its historical roots and cultural significance. Spence outlines the evolution of the Spanish romance, articulating how legends, historical figures, and artistic expressions have shaped national identity. He reflects on the connections between the Spanish cantares de gesta and the broader literary traditions in Europe while highlighting the unique qualities of Spanish storytelling. Throughout this introduction, the author seeks to inspire readers to engage more deeply with the beauty and complexity of Spanish literature, revealing its profound connections to the nation’s history and spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/31198/31198-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl Legends -- Spain Spanish literature -- History and criticism Ballads, Spanish PQ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 869382 2025-06-12T17:25:41.841611 text/html 870013 2023-01-09T13:19:52 text/html 1697387 2025-06-12T17:25:55.469503 application/epub+zip 1711497 2025-06-12T17:25:45.232570 application/epub+zip 407636 2025-06-12T17:25:43.415613 application/epub+zip 2003688 2025-06-12T17:26:02.707481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1889390 2025-06-12T17:25:53.841553 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 547110 2022-09-14T10:44:04.304109 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 738787 2025-06-12T17:25:39.682634 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 738576 2023-01-09T13:17:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20219 2025-06-12T17:26:02.897478 application/rdf+xml 15554 2025-06-12T17:25:43.579573 image/jpeg 2601 2025-06-12T17:25:43.498579 image/jpeg 270868 2023-01-09T13:24:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 1591232 2023-01-09T13:24:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1592317 2025-06-12T17:25:41.993596 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 en.wikipedia