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100 1 _aIrving, Washington,
_d1783-1859
245 1 4 _aThe Alhambra
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-12
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Alhambra" by Washington Irving is a collection of essays and tales written in the early 19th century. The work captures the enchanting beauty of the Alhambra, a Moorish palace in Spain, and reflects on its history, legends, and the cultural richness of the region. Irving intricately blends personal observations with romantic storytelling, making the Alhambra feel alive as he explores its architecture, surroundings, and the historical narratives tied to its existence. At the start of the narrative, Irving recounts his journey from Seville to Granada with a friend, describing the stark and rugged landscape of Spain that contrasts with the lush beauty one might expect. He shares vivid depictions of the Spanish scenery, the characters of its inhabitants, and the rustic charm of their ways of life. He highlights the dangers of travel in Spain, mentioning bandits and the precautions taken by travelers. As the story unfolds, Irving's fascination with the Alhambra begins to take root, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its significance and allure as he starts his adventures in this remarkable locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpain -- Social life and customs
653 _aSpain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aAlhambra (Granada, Spain)
653 _aIrving, Washington, 1783-1859 -- Travel -- Spain
653 _aAlhambra (Granada, Spain) -- Fiction
653 _aPalaces -- Spain -- Granada
653 _aPalaces -- Spain -- Granada -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49947
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