Tales of the Alhambra Irving Washington
Tales of the Alhambra Irving Washington Compiled during a three-month stay in Granada, Spain, Tales of the Alhambra assembles descriptions, myths, and narratives of historical events. Immediately…
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Tales of the Alhambra Irving Washington
Compiled during a three-month stay in Granada, Spain, Tales of the Alhambra assembles descriptions, myths, and narratives of historical events. Immediately taken by its beauty and extravagance, Irving requested a travel guide and began filling notebooks and journals with his observations and description of the magnificent setting. After completing a literary project in Madrid, author Washington Irving traveled to Granada, Spain.
After their horseback ride through the mountains, Irving and his guide stopped at an inn for a drink. Beginning with an expedition through the Andalusian mountains on horseback, cherishing the grandeur of the nature, Irving took his time to enjoy and observe the landscape and culture of the country. During their stay, Irving witnessed artistic culture through music and dance, noting how the locals seemed to celebrate every-day occurrences, creating a