Tales of The Alhambra Illustrated edition by Washington Irving Literature Fiction eBooks
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Tales of the Alhambra is a collection of essays, verbal sketches, and stories by Washington Irving.
Shortly after completing a biography of Christopher Columbus, Washington Irving traveled from Madrid, where he had been staying, to Granada, Spain. At first sight, he described it as "a most picturesque and beautiful city, situated in one of the loveliest landscapes that I have ever seen." Irving was preparing a book called A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada, a history of the years 1478–1492, and was continuing his research on the topic. He immediately asked the then-governor of the historic Alhambra Palace as well as the archbishop of Granada for access to the palace, which was granted because of Irving's celebrity status. Aided by a 35-year old guide named Mateo Ximenes, Irving was inspired by his experience to write Tales of the Alhambra.
The book combines description, myth and narrations of real historical events, even up through the destruction of some of the palace's towers by the French under Count Sebastiani in 1812, and the further damage caused by an earthquake in 1821. Throughout his trip, Washington filled his notebooks and journals with descriptions and observations though he did not believe his writing would ever do it justice. He wrote, "How unworthy is my scribbling of the place."
This edition contains 280+ illustrations by Joseph Pennel.
Tales of The Alhambra Illustrated edition by Washington Irving Literature Fiction eBooks
I read this years ago in Spain, when visiting the exquisite Alhambra Palace in Granada, and the elegant prose and stories were a wonderful complement to my experience.Washington Irving would be later known as a famous 19th century writer of the Hudson River valley school (in future years, the author of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the Headless Horseman, Rip Van Winkle). As the son of a family of means, the young Irving was sent to the European continent to complete his education and gain worldly polish.
In the company of a Russian nobleman, he traveled through Spain and obtained permission of the local authorities for them to camp out in the abandoned Alhambra Palace, which they did for months. His local guide enthralled him with the local Moorish legends, and the result was this delightful book.
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Tales of The Alhambra Illustrated edition by Washington Irving Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Fun book but not to be taken seriously. Fun ancient tales of the myths surrounding this astonishing palace/citadel in Grenada. Some very archaic language so recommend keeping dictionary near-by or using e-reader. It is a fun read if you are going to Grenada or were there recently.
I had forgotten how well Washington Irving writes. I read this is the wake of visiting the Alhambra and having seen the room in which Irving lived for some time and from which he garnered the stories included in this book. I was glad to have read it, as it increased my appreciation for the accomplishments of the Moors during their centuries-long stay in Spain, and of the chivalry so valued during that era. A person with a curiosity about history, especially of Spain's, might like to read this.
Irving is best known for his early American stories like Rip Van Winkle and the Headless Horseman. The Tales of the Alhambra are for older readers. Young audiences receive them well if, at least in your imagination, you can believe the stories when you tell them.
National Geographic rates the Alhambra as one of the world's top palaces. It is pretty run down, but, with a little imagination it can be seen in its original glory. It is easy to picture Irving camping out with the squatters that overran the place while he listened to their tales around the campfire.
If you like good folktales, these are some of the best.
On returning from Spain this spring with fresh memories of The Alhambra of Grenada, I downloaded Washington Irving's work. I wish I had read it before visiting The Alhambra. In these not so dusty pages one views the political and social background of The Alhambra, and hence, all of Spain. The halls, terraces, fountains are richly discussed in this work, mixed in with the Ghostly visions and stories there associated that Irving relates. The stories alone are as fresh as modern television, rich fodder for the imagination.
He also describes Spain as it was in the early 19th century, allowing the traveler to compares his own sojourn there.
Well worth the reading.
A lovely book, much on sale near the Alhambra and little known elsewhere. It is simply the stories that Washington Irving collected during his stay in the Alhambra. Many of the the tales are about "Moorish" gold (an apprenticeship for American gold) of Moorish armies hidden in a preserved form in the rocks below Granada, tales of the Spaniards' wars with the Moors.
The two races were matched in those days, with the Spanish having military superiority (they won after all) and the Moors cultural and intellectual superiority.
This book illuminates our times; thoroughly recommended.
A Classic, the classic on the Alhambra. Non fiction, and written a century and a half ago. The author was aiming for a pleasant, interesting and amusing read and he nails it. Irving is important historically because he was one of the first american writers to get favorable notice in Europe and of course the Alhambra is redolent of history too. If you want something "up to date" go to Rick Steves.They sell this book today in Granada for tourists!
I hadn't read anything written Washington Irving had written anything other than the short stories about Rip Van Winkle and Sleepy Hollow. I was very surprised to learn, during a tour of the Alhambra, than he lived there and wrote a this book based on his experiences. I couldn't wait to read it and, while the style is a bit old-fashioned, the stories are excellent.
I read this years ago in Spain, when visiting the exquisite Alhambra Palace in Granada, and the elegant prose and stories were a wonderful complement to my experience.
Washington Irving would be later known as a famous 19th century writer of the Hudson River valley school (in future years, the author of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the Headless Horseman, Rip Van Winkle). As the son of a family of means, the young Irving was sent to the European continent to complete his education and gain worldly polish.
In the company of a Russian nobleman, he traveled through Spain and obtained permission of the local authorities for them to camp out in the abandoned Alhambra Palace, which they did for months. His local guide enthralled him with the local Moorish legends, and the result was this delightful book.
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