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

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 31, 2023

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Authors: Washington Irving In Year : 1832

Book Language: English

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Dedication
The Journey
Government of the Alhambra
Interior of the Alhambra
The Tower of Comares
Reflections on the Moslem Domination in Spain
The Household
The Truant
The Author's Chamber
The Alhambra by Moonlight
Inhabitants of the Alhambra
The Balcony
The Adventure of the Mason
A Ramble Among the Hills
The Court of Lions
Boabdil El Chico
Mementoes of Boabdil
The Tower of Las Infantas
The House of the Weathercock
Legend of the Arabian Astrologer
Legend of the Three Beautiful Princesses
Local Traditions
Legend of the Moor's Legacy
Visitors of the Alhambra
Legend of Prince Ahmed Al Kamel; or, The Pilgrim of Love Part 1
Legend of Prince Almed Al Kamel; Or, The Pilgrim Of Love Part 2
Legend Of The Rose Of Alhambra; Or, The Page And The Ger-Falcon
The Veteran
The Governor And The Notary
Governor Manco And The Soldier
Legend Of The Two Discreet Statues
Mahamad Aben Alahmar, The Founder Of The Alhambra
Jusef Abul Gahias, The Finisher Of The Alhambra

This is a collection of essays, verbal sketches, and stories by Washington Irving. Irving lived at the Alhambra Palace while writing some of the material for his book. In 1828, Washington Irving traveled from Madrid, where he had been staying, to Granada, Spain. At first sight, he described it as "a most picturesque and beautiful city, situated in one of the loveliest landscapes that I have ever seen." He immediately asked the then-governor of the historic Alhambra Palace as well as the archbishop of Granada for access to the palace, which was granted because of Irving's celebrity status. Aided by a 35-year old guide named Mateo Ximenes, Irving was inspired by his experience to write Tales of the Alhambra. Throughout his trip, he filled his notebooks and journals with descriptions and observations though he did not believe his writing would ever do it justice. He wrote, "How unworthy is my scribbling of the place." A commemorative plaque in Spanish at the Alhambra reads, "Washington Irving wrote his Tales of Alhambra in these rooms in 1829". The book was instrumental in reintroducing the Alhambra to Western audiences. (Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales)