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The Alhambra: A Series Of Tales And Sketches Of The Moors And Spaniards by Washington Irving

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This is a collection of essays, verbal sketches, and stories by Washington Irving. Irving lived at the Alhambra Palace while writing some of the material for his book. In 1828, Washington Irving traveled from Madrid, where he had been staying, to Granada, Spain. At first sight, he described it as "a most picturesque and beautiful city, situated in one of the loveliest landscapes that I have ever seen." He immediately asked the then-governor of the historic Alhambra Palace as well as the archbishop of Granada for access to the palace, which was granted because of Irving's celebrity status. Aide...

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Mentor New York

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Latest episode

Jul 16, 2023

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Episodes

The Truant 16.07.2023
The Household 16.07.2023
Reflections on the Moslem Domination in Spain 16.07.2023
The Tower of Comares 16.07.2023
Interior of the Alhambra 16.07.2023
Government of the Alhambra 16.07.2023
The Journey 16.07.2023
Dedication 16.07.2023

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