THE ALHAMBRA by Washington Irving - Tales and sketches of the Moors and Spaniards - full audiobook

Описание: The Alhambra: A Series of Tales and Sketches of the Moors and Spaniards by Washington Irving (1783-1859)

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. Aided by a 35-year old guide named Mateo Ximenes, Irving was inspired by his experience to write Tales of the Alhambra. Throughout his trip, he filled his notebooks and journals with descriptions and observations though he did not believe his writing would ever do it justice. He wrote, "How unworthy is my scribbling of the place." A commemorative plaque in Spanish at the Alhambra reads, "Washington Irving wrote his Tales of Alhambra in these rooms in 1829". The book was instrumental in reintroducing the Alhambra to Western audiences.
(Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales)

The Dedication -- 00:02:16
Chapter 1 The Journey -- 00:43:00
Chapter 02 Government Of The Alhambra -- 00:07:41
Chapter 03 Interior Of The Alhambra -- 00:19:11
Chapter 04 The Tower Of Comares -- 00:11:30
Chapter 05 Reflections On The Moslem Domination In Spain -- 00:09:14
06 Chapter 06 The Household -- 00:11:42
Chapter 07 The Truant -- 00:07:53
Chapter 08 The Author's Chamber -- 00:12:47
Chapter 09 The Alhambra By Moonlight -- 00:04:04
Chapter 10 Inhabitants Of The Alhambra -- 00:09:50
Chapter 11 The Balcony -- 00:15:17
Chapter 12 The Adventure Of The Mason -- 00:08:33
Chapter 13 A Ramble Among The Hills -- 00:19:04
Chapter 14 The Court Of Lions -- 00:14:22
Chapter 15 Boabdil El Chico -- 00:08:57
Chapter 16 Momentos Of Boabdil -- 00:08:07
Chapter 17 The Tower Of Las Infantas -- 00:03:38
Chapter 18 The House Of The Weathercock -- 00:02:23
Chapter 19 The Legend Of The Arabian Astrologer -- 00:46:03
Chapter 20 Legend Of The Three Beautiful Princesses -- 00:59:09
Chapter 21 Local Traditions -- 00:05:35
Chapter 22 Legend Of The Moor's Legacy -- 00:52:29
Chapter 23 Visitors To The Alhambra -- 00:14:28
Chapter 24 Legend Of Prince Almed Al Kamel; Or, The Pilgrim Of Love Part 1 -- 00:42:42
Chapter 24 Legend Of Prince Almed Al Kamel; Or, The Pilgrim Of Love Part 2 -- 00:41:06
Chapter 25 Legend Of The Rose Of The Alhambra; Or, The Page And The Ger-Falcon -- 00:39:45
Chapter 26 The Veteran -- 00:04:34
Chapter 27 The Governor And The Notary -- 00:16:19
Chapter 28 Governor Manco And The Soldier -- 00:42:26
Chapter 29 Legend Of The Two Discreet Statues -- 00:44:57
Chapter 30 Mahamad Aben Alahmar, The Founder Of The Alhambra -- 00:17:39
Chapter 31 Jusef Abul Hagias, The Finisher Of The Alhambra -- 00:10:35

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