Project Gutenberg 2016-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 473 Bell, Aubrey F. G. (Aubrey Fitz Gerald) 1882 1950 Bell, Aubrey Fitz Gerald Bell, Aubrey F.G. 11035970 The Magic of Spain Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Magic of Spain" by Aubrey F. G. Bell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents an array of observations and reflections on the character, culture, and landscapes of Spain, derived from the author's experiences in Spanish literature and travel. Bell aims to convey the unique essence of Spain, emphasizing its contrasts and the charm of its local customs and people. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by expressing his fascination with the "Oriental spell" of Spain, hinting at the complex and often stark beauty of the landscape, which is filled with both grandiosity and desolation. He describes the varied environments, from barren plains to lush, fruitful valleys, alongside depicting the distinctive Spanish character as one filled with contradictions. The opening portion includes Bell's reflections on the pessimistic outlook of modern Spanish thinkers, the vivid imagery of the country's scenery, and observations on the remarkable differences among regional communities. Overall, the initial chapters draw the reader into the heart of Spain, promising an exploration of its magic through both scenic and cultural lenses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Spain -- Description and travel Spanish literature -- History and criticism DP PQ Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 552457 2025-07-21T07:40:46.560010 text/html 518385 2024-10-23T01:05:29 text/html 334666 2025-07-21T07:40:55.719962 application/epub+zip 340957 2025-07-21T07:40:48.529998 application/epub+zip 263090 2025-07-21T07:40:47.501978 application/epub+zip 524816 2025-07-21T07:41:00.769914 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441645 2025-07-21T07:40:54.631981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362487 2022-09-24T04:24:07.476391 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 438382 2025-07-21T07:40:45.573054 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 418520 2024-10-23T01:05:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17709 2025-07-21T07:41:00.909921 application/rdf+xml 14724 2025-07-21T07:40:47.629976 image/jpeg 2356 2025-07-21T07:40:47.565985 image/jpeg 310737 2025-07-21T07:40:46.601013 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 gl.wikipedia