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_aPrime, Samuel Irenæus, _d1812-1885 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Alhambra and the Kremlin: The South and the North of Europe |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-04-06 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Alhambra and the Kremlin: The South and the North of Europe" by Samuel Irenæus Prime is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work presents a comparative exploration of the cultural and historical contexts of two iconic structures: the Alhambra in Spain, representing Southern Europe, and the Kremlin in Russia, symbolizing the North. The narrative aims to provide readers with a vivid portrayal of life in these regions, emphasizing the distinct characteristics and legacies left by their historical inhabitants. At the start of the narrative, Prime settles into an inn near the Alhambra, reflecting on the storied history and enduring beauty of the Moorish palace. He remarks on its romanticized descriptions and aims to provide an authentic account of Spanish life. His observations extend to the cultural richness of Granada, evoking imagery of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the local agriculture that persists despite modern advancements. He contrasts past glories with the current state of Spain, emphasizing a sense of nostalgia for the cultural vibrancy once present under Moorish rule. As he narrates his experiences, it sets the stage for deeper explorations of both the Alhambra and other significant locations in both Spain and Scandinavia, promising insights into their histories and contemporary identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEurope -- Description and travel | ||
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