The film is an adaptation of Washington Irving's 1832 short stories of the same title.Īmerican writer Washington Inving travels to La Alhambra de Granada, visiting its moorish buildings and getting inspiration from the people he meets : Mariquilla the gipsy, the soldier in love with her, bandoleers and local politicians. Publisher: Graphic Arts Books ISBN: 9781513269689 Number of pages: 298 Dimensions: 203 x 127 mm You may also be interested in.Tales of the Alhambra (Spanish: Cuentos de la Alhambra) is a 1950 Spanish comedy film directed by Florián Rey and starring Carmen Sevilla, Aníbal Vela and Manuel Arbó. This edition of Washington Irving's Tales of the Alhambra features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable, inviting contemporary audiences to divulge in the grandeur and beauty of a medieval fortress.

With delicate prose and intricate detail, Tales of the Alhambra appeal to readers' sense of adventure, and allows its audience to explore the wonders of Granada, Spain alongside Washington Irving. Upon its original publication in 1832, Washington Irving's Tales of the Alhambra piqued the curiosity of readers who were completely engrossed in Irving's description of the previously abandoned fortress. The Alhambra palace had been mostly forgotten, and left unmaintained until Washington Irving's narrative and recollections revived interest. While staying in the Alhambra, Irving explored the abandoned palace and recollected the myths set within its walls, recording every detail of its architecture, story, and mystery. Originally built on the ruins of Roman buildings, the Alhambra was a small fortress built in 889 CE, and had been largely ignored and forgotten by the time Irving arrived in Granada. Upon entering the city, Irving requested permission from the governor to stay at the Alhambra palace. Rough draughts of some of the following tales and essays were actually written during a residence in. Alhambra (1832) - The Alhambra is a castle in Grenada Spain where Irving spent. He was the first American author to achieve international literary renown.

During their stay, Irving witnessed artistic culture through music and dance, noting how the locals seemed to celebrate every-day occurrences, creating a happy environment. Washington Irving Irving, Washington (1783-1859) - An American historian. 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. 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. Compiled during a three-month stay in Granada, Spain, Tales of the Alhambra assembles descriptions, myths, and narratives of historical events.

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