Publisher Description
Written in 1831, Washington Irving’s dreamlike description of the Alhambra, the beautiful Moorish castle that defined the height of Moorish civilization, and of the surrounding territory of Granada remains one of the most romantic and entertaining travelogues ever written of this region in Spain.
Enhanced here with exquisite Spanish guitar music, the narrative is a heady mix of historical fact, medieval myth and mystery, sensual descriptions, and an appreciation for a civilization that valued beauty, philosophy, literature, science, and the arts on an equal level with warrior skills. Secret chambers, desperate battles, imprisoned princesses, palace ghosts, and fragrant gardens, described in a wistful and dreamlike eloquence, will transport listeners to a paradise of their own.
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“This is truly an under-remembered, if not fully lost, classic. The book has alternating themes, which flip masterfully with each new chapter. One “Tale” is of Granada and the Alhambra as they were in Irving’s day – the early 19th century. Such great history, such a brilliant record of the daily lives of both commoners and kings. The other “Tale” is of the Moorish times, legends, and history. These are told with mystical precision and enrapturing skill. Simply not to be missed by anyone who loves Spain, history, or folklore.”
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Craig (5 out of 5 stars)
