Publisher's Synopsis
Tales of the Alhambra is a book written by Washington Irving in 1832. This edition, published in 1901, is specifically selected for use in schools and includes an introduction and explanatory notes. The book is a collection of stories and essays inspired by Irving's visit to the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain. It includes tales of love, adventure, and mystery, as well as historical and cultural information about the palace and the region. The stories are written in Irving's signature style, which combines humor, romance, and a love of nature. This edition is intended to provide educational value to students, with notes that explain historical and cultural references, as well as literary devices used by Irving. Overall, Tales of the Alhambra is a classic work of American literature that offers a unique perspective on Spain and its rich history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
