The Alhambra: Sketches and Legends of Moorish Granada
Washington Irving
Sep 2026 · Aeneas Press
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Irving lived for three months in the abandoned Alhambra in 1829, in rooms the caretaker's family kept for him, and wrote down the legends the people of the hill told about the place. The book made Granada a destination and did much to bring about the palace's restoration. This edition adds a gallery of 33 plates by painters including Fortuny, Sorolla and Barrón, and 27 illustrations restored and coloured for the first time.
Irving lived for three months in the abandoned Alhambra in 1829, in rooms the caretaker's family kept for him, and wrote down the legends the people of the hill told about the place. The book made Granada a destination and did much to bring about the palace's restoration. This edition adds a gall...
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Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer and diplomat born in New York City. He lived seventeen years in Europe, served as minister to Spain, and was the first American author to earn a living by his pen. His works include The Sketch Book, A History of New York, The Alhambra, and Tales of a Traveller.
Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer and diplomat born in New York City. He lived seventeen years in Europe, served as minister to Spain, and was the first American author to earn a living by his pen. His works include The Sketch Book, A History of New York, The Alhambra, and Tale...
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