Turning Ruins into Romance: 'Tales of the Alhambra' by Washington Irving

Описание: Episode 37: In 1829, Washington Irving embarked on a 150-mile horseback journey from Seville to Granada, the start of the adventure that would inspire his book 'Tales of the Alhambra,' a blend of history and legend set in the former Moorish palace. The book features character sketches and fantastical stories, akin to One Thousand and One Nights. It's a timeless classic for a reason. At the end of the video, I share the illustrations from my edition, published in Granada, which enhance the narrative's allure.

Books mentioned:

Tales of the Alhambra, by Washington Irving, first published in 1832 (I recommend the illustrated edition originally published by Ediciones Miguel Sánchez in 1982)
One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of the Arab world’s greatest folk tales
My Half Orange: A Story of Love and Language in Seville, by John Julius Reel, (to be) published in April of 2023 by Tortoise Books

Illustrators mentioned:

David Roberts
John Fredrick Lewis
Gustave Doré

Music:

Kevin MacLeod – “Sardana"
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