02447cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624500320015624600340018826400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040850801270043952012910056653400450185765300210190265300480192365300210197170000330199285600430202599900170206838530UtSlPG20260610133858.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a20026986 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aSpence, Lewis,d1874-195510aLegends & Romances of Spain1 aLegends and Romances of Spain 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2012-01-08 aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. a"Legends & Romances of Spain" by Lewis Spence is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of Spanish romantic literature, detailing significant cultural influences and the evolution of its narratives, particularly during the era of chivalry. The book likely draws attention to iconic figures and themes as illustrated through various traditional Spanish ballads and epic poems, including notable characters such as the legendary Cid. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the themes and cultural backdrop surrounding Spanish romance. Spence highlights the unique elements of Spanish literature, contrasting it with influences from other countries, particularly France. He discusses how the historical context of conflict between Christians and Moors in Spain fueled the development of its romantic tales. The text sets the stage for later discussions on specific narratives and figures, emphasizing the importance and richness of these legends and their ties to the Spanish national identity. Through lyrical prose, the author paints a vivid picture of the landscapes and stories that have shaped Spanish literary heritage, thus engaging readers with the allure of its tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aLegends -- Spain aSpanish literature -- History and criticism aBallads, Spanish1 aMcCannell, Otway,d1883-196940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38530 c79369d79369