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Title: The Alhambra
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Robin Curnow, Yvonne Foster,
Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Alhambra" by Washington Irving is a collection of essays and tales written in the early 19th century. The work reflects Irving's deep affection for the Alhambra, a stunning Moorish palace in Granada, Spain, capturing the beauty of its architecture, gardens, and rich history through personal observations and enchanting folklore. Though there are no conventional protagonists, Irving himself emerges as a central figure, as he recounts his journey and experiences within this culturally rich setting. At the start of the narrative, Irving sets the stage for his travels in Spain, describing the rugged and majestic landscape that surrounds the Alhambra. He introduces readers to his companion from the Russian Embassy as they embark on their expedition from Seville to Granada. The opening sections present vivid descriptions of the Spanish scenery, the solitary and resilient nature of the landscape, and the cultural customs that shape the experiences of the travelers. He vividly portrays the stark contrasts between the barren wilderness and lush valleys, the intriguing characters met along the journey, and the foreboding presence of banditti in the region. Through these observations, Irving lays the groundwork for a romantic exploration of the Alhambra and its legendary past, inviting readers into the tales and historical accounts that swirl around this iconic location. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Author of introduction, etc.: Pennell, Elizabeth Robins, 1855-1936
Illustrator: Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926
EBook No.: 49872
Published: Sep 4, 2015
Downloads: 388
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
Subject: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 -- Travel -- Spain
Subject: Alhambra (Granada, Spain) -- Fiction
Subject: Palaces -- Spain -- Granada
Subject: Palaces -- Spain -- Granada -- Fiction
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Alhambra
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Robin Curnow, Yvonne Foster,
Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Alhambra" by Washington Irving is a collection of essays and tales written in the early 19th century. The work reflects Irving's deep affection for the Alhambra, a stunning Moorish palace in Granada, Spain, capturing the beauty of its architecture, gardens, and rich history through personal observations and enchanting folklore. Though there are no conventional protagonists, Irving himself emerges as a central figure, as he recounts his journey and experiences within this culturally rich setting. At the start of the narrative, Irving sets the stage for his travels in Spain, describing the rugged and majestic landscape that surrounds the Alhambra. He introduces readers to his companion from the Russian Embassy as they embark on their expedition from Seville to Granada. The opening sections present vivid descriptions of the Spanish scenery, the solitary and resilient nature of the landscape, and the cultural customs that shape the experiences of the travelers. He vividly portrays the stark contrasts between the barren wilderness and lush valleys, the intriguing characters met along the journey, and the foreboding presence of banditti in the region. Through these observations, Irving lays the groundwork for a romantic exploration of the Alhambra and its legendary past, inviting readers into the tales and historical accounts that swirl around this iconic location. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Author of introduction, etc.: Pennell, Elizabeth Robins, 1855-1936
Illustrator: Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926
EBook No.: 49872
Published: Sep 4, 2015
Downloads: 388
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
Subject: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 -- Travel -- Spain
Subject: Alhambra (Granada, Spain) -- Fiction
Subject: Palaces -- Spain -- Granada
Subject: Palaces -- Spain -- Granada -- Fiction
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.