Alhambra: A Series Of Tales And Sketches Of The Moors And Spaniards
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Washington Irving's Tales of the Alhambra is a collection of stories and sketches that recounts the history, legends, and people of the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain. Irving lived in the Alhambra for several months while writing the collection, and his writing is full of vivid descriptions and insights into the palace and its inhabitants. The stories in Tales of the Alhambra are a mix of history, legend, and fiction, and they provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in the Alhambra over the centuries. Irving's writing is full of humor, wit, and charm, and he brings the Alhambra and its people to life in a way that is both entertaining and informative.Book Details
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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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