Legends & Romances of Spain by Lewis Spence
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"Legends & Romances of Spain" by Lewis Spence is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of Spanish romantic literature, detailing significant cultural influences and the evolution of its narratives, particularly during the era of chivalry. The book likely draws attention to iconic figures and themes as illustrated through various traditional Spanish ballads and epic poems, including notable characters such as the legendary Cid.
The opening of this work introduces the reader to the themes and cultural backdrop surrounding Spanish romance. Spence highlights the unique elements of Spanish literature, contrasting it with influences from other countries, particularly France. He discusses how the historical context of conflict between Christians and Moors in Spain fueled the development of its romantic tales. The text sets the stage for later discussions on specific narratives and figures, emphasizing the importance and richness of these legends and their ties to the Spanish national identity. Through lyrical prose, the author paints a vivid picture of the landscapes and stories that have shaped Spanish literary heritage, thus engaging readers with the allure of its tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spence, Lewis, 1874-1955 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | McCannell, Otway, 1883-1969 |
| LoC No. | 20026986 |
| Title | Legends & Romances of Spain |
| Alternate Title | Legends and Romances of Spain |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Legends -- Spain |
| Subject | Spanish literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Ballads, Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38530 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1219 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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