Alhambra: A Series Of Tales And Sketches Of The Moors And Spaniards

Alhambra: A Series Of Tales And Sketches Of The Moors And Spaniards

by Washington Irving

The book presents a collection of short stories and sketches of the Moors and the Spaniards in the Alhambra palace. Irving lived in the Alhambra while writing the collection, which was published in 1832. The stories are based on the history and legends of the Alhambra, and they provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived there. Irving's writing is full of vivid descriptions, and he brings the Alhambra and its inhabitants to life.

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Washington Irving

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Irving is largely credited as the first American Man of Letters and the first to earn his living solely by his pen. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow acknowledged Irving's role in promoting American literatu...

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