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100 1 _aMaugham, W. Somerset
_q(William Somerset),
_d1874-1965
245 1 4 _aThe Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-13
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia" by William Somerset Maugham is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book captures Maugham's experiences and observations while exploring Andalusia, a region in southern Spain, reflecting on its rich cultural interplay of history, religion, and artistry. The narrative vividly conveys the contrasting landscapes and vibrant lifestyle of the Andalusians, offering a blend of personal reflection and historical context. The beginning of the work sets a nostalgic tone as Maugham reminisces about Andalusia from the rainy confines of London, longing for its warmth, color, and liveliness. He immerses the reader in the sensory delights of sunshine, music, and the scents of the region while also navigating the historical influence of the Moors on Andalusian character and culture. With musings on the legacy of art and religious fervor present in the life of the people, Maugham reflects on the region's past and how it shapes the current spirit of the Andalusian lifestyle in his evocative prose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMaugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 -- Travel -- Spain -- Andalusia
653 _aAndalusia (Spain) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27252
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