Project Gutenberg 2012-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 1259 Spence, Lewis 1874 1955 Spence, James Lewis Thomas Chalmers McCannell, Otway 1883 1969 Cannell, W. Otway McCannell, William Otway 20026986 Legends & Romances of Spain Legends and Romances of Spain Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Legends & Romances of Spain" by Lewis Spence is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of Spanish romantic literature, detailing significant cultural influences and the evolution of its narratives, particularly during the era of chivalry. The book likely draws attention to iconic figures and themes as illustrated through various traditional Spanish ballads and epic poems, including notable characters such as the legendary Cid. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the themes and cultural backdrop surrounding Spanish romance. Spence highlights the unique elements of Spanish literature, contrasting it with influences from other countries, particularly France. He discusses how the historical context of conflict between Christians and Moors in Spain fueled the development of its romantic tales. The text sets the stage for later discussions on specific narratives and figures, emphasizing the importance and richness of these legends and their ties to the Spanish national identity. Through lyrical prose, the author paints a vivid picture of the landscapes and stories that have shaped Spanish literary heritage, thus engaging readers with the allure of its tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/38530/38530-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Legends -- Spain Spanish literature -- History and criticism Ballads, Spanish PQ Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 864855 2025-08-15T14:05:28.624922 text/html 864348 2021-01-08T10:39:10 text/html 1652716 2025-08-15T14:05:42.989821 application/epub+zip 1689533 2025-08-15T14:05:31.776900 application/epub+zip 410817 2025-08-15T14:05:30.122899 application/epub+zip 1918193 2025-08-15T14:05:50.251835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1828362 2025-08-15T14:05:41.387827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 521109 2022-09-17T14:45:43.466390 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 698779 2025-08-15T14:05:26.431946 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 698286 2021-01-08T10:39:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 698289 2021-01-08T10:39:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21434 2025-08-15T14:05:50.457794 application/rdf+xml 10072 2025-08-15T14:05:30.278948 image/jpeg 1525 2025-08-15T14:05:30.203926 image/jpeg 268134 2021-01-08T10:39:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 1535787 2021-01-08T10:39:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 267843 2021-01-08T10:39:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 1534720 2025-08-15T14:05:28.751898 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