""The Alhambra"" is a collection of essays, sketches, and stories written by American author Washington Irving. The book is based on Irving's travels to Spain and his experiences exploring the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the Alhambra and its history. In the first section, Irving describes his arrival in Spain and his initial impressions of the Alhambra. He also provides a brief history of the palace ...
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""The Alhambra"" is a collection of essays, sketches, and stories written by American author Washington Irving. The book is based on Irving's travels to Spain and his experiences exploring the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the Alhambra and its history. In the first section, Irving describes his arrival in Spain and his initial impressions of the Alhambra. He also provides a brief history of the palace and its various occupants over the centuries. The second section is focused on the architecture and design of the Alhambra. Irving provides detailed descriptions of the various buildings, gardens, and courtyards that make up the complex. He also discusses the intricate tilework, carvings, and other decorative elements that adorn the palace. The third section of the book is devoted to the legends and folklore associated with the Alhambra. Irving recounts stories of ghosts, enchanted gardens, and other supernatural phenomena that are said to haunt the palace. The final section of the book includes several short stories and sketches inspired by Irving's experiences in Spain. These stories range from humorous to romantic to tragic, and all are infused with the rich cultural and historical heritage of Spain. Overall, ""The Alhambra"" is a fascinating and engaging exploration of one of Spain's most iconic landmarks, written by one of America's most beloved authors. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, architecture, or travel writing.1832. Washington Irving was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and is considered to be the Father of the American Short Story. While living in London Irving published Alhambra, concerning the history and the legends of Moorish Spain. See other Irving titles available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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