He wrote biographies of washington, goldsmith, columbus, and others, histories of the moors in spain and the alhambra, and an account of a survey of the interior of the us. Washington irving collection selected special collections. Located right by the alhambra, eurostars washington irving 5 is a great place from which to discover the city of granada. The alhambra, a series of tales and sketches of the moors and spaniards, was published in may 1832.
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He was the first american author to achieve international literary renown. Shortly after completing a biography of christopher columbus in 1828, washington irving traveled from madrid, where he had been staying, to granada, spain. The sketch book washington irving american publishers corporation new york 1800s. This second library of america volume of washington irving brings together for the first time three collections of his stories and sketches. Consisting of a series of essays and short fiction pieces, it was referred to as his spanish sketch book. We continue to trade online and orders will be dealt with as efficiently as possible under the circumstances. The alhambra is a collection of essays, verbal sketches, and stories by washington irving. Tales of the alhambra by washington irving and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The project gutenberg ebook of the alhambra, by washington irving this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The collection was inspired by irvings stay during the spring and summer of 1829 at the ancient moorish palace in granada, spain, which he called one of the most remarkable, romantic, and delicious spots in the world. The project gutenberg ebook of the alhambra, by washington. Washington irving collection rare editions of irvings works donated by leonard kebler, dispersed in the divisions collections. The adventures of captain bonneville gutenberg text.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The alhambra titled tales of the alhambra in later editions was published in 1832, and now forms volume 14 in the standard edition of washington irvings complete works and there are at least ten more volumes in the set. Collecting the alhambra by irving, washington first. Tales of the alhambra by washington irving abebooks. The alhambra by irving, washington seller first folio published 1896 condition fine, but for light brown stain from laid in newspaper clipping at pp 67, minor rubbing to bottom edge on the paper.
Washington irving would be later known as a famous 19th century writer of the hudson river valley school in future years, the author of the legend of sleepy hollow, the headless horseman, rip van winkle. Irving stayed at the alhambra for three months in 1829 and jotted down notes concerning its history and legends. The alhambra first uk edition, two volumes in one, leather binding. Washington irving and the alhambra download ebook pdf. The first edition appeared in 1832, a second american edition was published four years later, but irving extensively revised and enlarged the book in 1851, incorporating material unavailable or unknown to him in the 1830s.
Such is the alhambraa moslem pile in the midst of a christian land, an oriental palace amidst the. This former moorish stronghold has so many tales to tell and irving takes us around this great city of granada in southern spain and into the alhambra to bewitch us and bring us to long forgotten, extraordinary places, long into the night. In 1851 irving wrote an authors revised edition, also titled tales of the alhambra. The alhambra by washington irving abebooks passion for books. W irving tales of the alhambra, first edition abebooks. Tales of the alhambra import by irving, washington and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Washington irving april 3, 1783 november 28, 1859 was an american shortstory writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. One of 500 sets, this set contains a page of original manuscript by irving tipped in to volume one of the alhambra. Tales of the alhambra audiobook by washington irving. Bracebridge hall by washington irving in fine leather binding w slipcase 1925. Just inside the gate is a statue of american author washington irving, which was erected in 2009, on the 150th anniversary of irvings death, to commemorate his role in sparking interest in spains moorish past. Washington irving was a novelist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. Eurostars washington irving 5 is found in a privileged location, very close to the alhambra and just a 25minute walk from the historical city centre of granada.
Washington irving irving, washington, 17831859 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article irving, washington, 17831859. We are following the governments advice and working from home where we can. Author of the alhambra, rip van winkle, the works of washington irving, astoria, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent, bracebridge hall, life of george washington, oliver goldsmith. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He is best known for his short stories rip van winkle 1819 and the legend of sleepy hollow 1820, both of which appear in his collection the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Washington irving, writer called the first american man of letters. The complete unabridged text of tales of the alhambra by washington irving delphi classics illustrated. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the alhambra.
The alhambra first uk edition, two volumes in one, leather binding geoffrey crayon, washington irving on. Buy tales of the alhambra by washington irving online at alibris. Editions of tales of the alhambra by washington irving. Abbotsford and newstead abbey gutenberg text irving, washington, 17831859. In tales of the alhambra, washington irving recounts his 1829 sojourn from seville to granada and his stay in the marvelous moorish castlepalace, the alhambra. He engagingly describes the spanish landscape and people and the moorish civilization that played such a vital role in spain for so many hundreds of years. Tales of the alhambra is a collection of essays, verbal sketches, and stories by washington irving. W irving tales of the alhambra, first edition abebooks passion for books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Tales of the alhambra by washington irving alibris. Commemorative edition to mark the 175th anniversary of the publication of the tales of the alhambra, paperback, 318 pages authors. Washington irving 1st edition 18001849 antiquarian. Legacy and influence edit commemorative plaque at the alhambra, saying washington irving wrote his tales of alhambra in these rooms in 1829 in spanish.
Washington irving irving, washington, 17831859 the. In tales of the alhambra, a pastiche of history and legend, irving adopted an elegiac tone. A steep ascent leads past a fountain, erected in 1554, to the main entrance of the alhambra. The alhambra washington irving irving, washington 17831859 an american historian, biographer, and essayist who also served as ambassador to spain 184246. Why would we highlight an american writers travel to europe. Abouttales of the alhambra is a collection of essays, verbal sketches, and stories by washington irving. Wonderful memoirs of washington irvings visit to the alhambra in granada in the 19th century. Alhambra 1832 the alhambra is a castle in grenada spain where irving spent much time while. By the author of the sketch book washington irving. See all books authored by washington irving, including the legend of sleepy hollow, and rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow, and more on. Learn more about irvings life and writing career in this article. The elegance of its 63 rooms, along with luxury facilities including a pool and outdoor terrace, make this hotel a unique place to rest and relax. Octavo, 40 volumes, bound in the original publishers three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, with one folding map and two folding charts.
Written at the peak of his popularity, these three works reveal irvings remarkable diversity, his skill at adapting european legends to his own style, and the talent for entertainment that made him americas first literary celebrity. The alhambra book by washington irving thriftbooks. Washington irving 17831859 was an american essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat. The delphi classics edition of irving includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate ebooks quickly and easily. This colburn and bentley edition precedes the first u. Early in his visit, irving was accosted by mateo ximenes, a credulous and indigent son of the alhambra who soon proves a worthy and endearing companion, a guide to secret chambers, and a conveyor of whimsical traditions. L eonard kebler donated fine copies of almost all the first editions of irvings works published during his lifetime, a number of the original parts of writings which appeared serially, several interesting irving.