Tales of the Alhambra (eBook)

Including "Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada"

Washington Irving (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
379 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654779386-1 (EAN)

Infos

Washington Irving's 'Tales of the Alhambra' is a collection of enchanting stories set in the legendary Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Rendered with his trademark charm and wit, Irving seamlessly weaves together elements of folklore, history, and romance to transport readers to a magical world of Arabian Nights. The book is a testament to Irving's ability to blend fact and fiction, creating a vivid tapestry of characters and settings that captivate the imagination. Written in a fluid and engaging style, 'Tales of the Alhambra' remains a timeless classic of American literature. Irving's meticulous attention to detail and his love for the exotic setting shine through in every page, making this book a must-read for lovers of adventure and romance. This work solidified Irving's reputation as a master storyteller and established his legacy as one of the founding fathers of American literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: Al-Andalus sketches • American author diplomat • Cervantes • Christopher Columbus • Conquest of Granada narratives • Don Quixote • Duke of Gor's library • Edgar Allan Poe • Geoffrey Crayon's stories • H. G. Wells • Legendary tales Andalusia • Lives of Mahomet and His Successors • Medieval Alhambra stories • Moorish Spain • Nathaniel Hawthorne • Salmagundi • South From Granada • spanish historical fiction • Walter Scott • Washington Irving essays