Myths And Legends Of Spain
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Myths And Legends Of Spain
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Author : Lewis Spence
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993-06-01
Myths And Legends Of Spain written by Lewis Spence and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-06-01 with Legends categories.
Legends Romances Of Spain
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Author : Lewis Spence
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-07-31
Legends Romances Of Spain written by Lewis Spence and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-31 with History categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Legends & Romances of Spain" by Lewis Spence. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Spain
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Author : Outlet
language : en
Publisher: Crescent
Release Date : 1987-07
Spain written by Outlet and has been published by Crescent this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-07 with Folklore, Spanish categories.
Legends And Romances Of Spain
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Author : Lewis Spence
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 1920-01-01
Legends And Romances Of Spain written by Lewis Spence and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1920-01-01 with Fiction categories.
Since the days of Southey the romantic literature of Spain has not received from English writers and critics the amount of study and attention it undoubtedly deserves. In no European country did the seeds of Romance take root so readily or blossom so speedily and luxuriantly as in Spain, which perhaps left the imprint of its national character more deeply upon the literature of chivalry than did France or England. When we think of chivalry, do we not think first of Spain, of her age-long struggle against the pagan invaders of Europe, her sensitiveness to all that concerned personal and national honour, of the names of the Cid Campeador, Gayferos, and Gonzalvo de Cordova, gigantic shadows in harness, a pantheon of heroes, which the martial legends of few lands can equal and none surpass. The epic of our British Arthur, the French chansons de gestes, are indebted almost as much to folklore as to the imagination of the singers who first gave them literary shape. But in the romances of Spain we find that folklore plays an inconsiderable part, and that her chivalric fictions are either the offspring of historic happenings or of that brilliant and glowing imagination which illumines the whole expanse of Peninsular literature. I have given more space to the proofs of connexion between the French chansons de gestes and the Spanish cantares de gestathan most of my predecessors who have written of Castilian romantic story. Indeed, with the exception of Mr Fitzmaurice Kelly, whose admirable work in the field of Spanish letters forms so happy an exception to our national neglect of a great literature, I am aware of no English writer who has concerned himself with this subject. My own opinion regarding the almost total lack of Moorish influence upon the Spanish romanceros is in consonance with that of critics much better qualified to pass judgment upon such a question. But for my classification of the ballad I am indebted to no one, and this a long devotion to the study of ballad literature perhaps entitles me to make. I can claim, too, that my translations are not mere paraphrases, but provide renderings of tolerable accuracy. I have made an earnest endeavour to provide English readers with a conspectus of Spanish romantic literature as expressed in its cantares de gesta, its chivalric novels, its romanceros or ballads, and some of its lighter aspects. The reader will find full accounts and summaries of all the more important works under each of these heads, many of which have never before been described in English. If the perusal of this book leads to the more general study of the noble and useful Castilian tongue on the part of but a handful of those who read it, its making will have been justified. The real brilliance and beauty of these tales lie behind the curtains of a language unknown to most British people, and can only be liberated by the spell of study. This book contains merely the poor shadows and reflected wonders of screened and hidden marvels.
The Visigoths In History And Legend
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Author : J. N. Hillgarth
language : en
Publisher: Studies and Texts
Release Date : 2009
The Visigoths In History And Legend written by J. N. Hillgarth and has been published by Studies and Texts this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
This book explores one of the central myths of Spain: the idea that Spanish culture arose from that of the Visigoths. It begins with a sketch of Visigothic history, then proceeds to explore attitudes towards the Goths and legends and myths that developed around them from late antiquity to the twentieth century; such ideas proved influential among those who saw the Goths as their spiritual, if not literal, ancestors. The focus is on the myth of the Goths as expressed in literature of a broadly historical nature; many authors have played a significant role in forming and shaping this myth, and thus in shaping the mentality of their contemporaries and descendants. The Gothic myth was of great use to the different monarchies that succeeded the Goths after the Arabic invasion of 711. Visigothic kings were adopted as models by one age after another, from the rudimentary kingdom of Asturias in the ninth century to the world-monarchy of Spain under the Catholic Kings and the Habsburgs. Over the centuries, adroit 'improvements' on history and even outright fabrications influenced the creation of an idealized, epic past to which Spaniards look even today. This study of the evolution and persistence of the myth of Spain's Gothic roots is essential reading for scholars of Spanish history.
Secret Spain Travel Guide
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Author : Sarah Farrell
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-11-10
Secret Spain Travel Guide written by Sarah Farrell and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-10 with categories.
Discover fascinating tales of legendary characters during your journey through Alicante. This Alicante travel guide adds an exciting new dimension to sightseeing. Read tales from the region's rich history and then follow in the footsteps of the heroes who starred in these legends during days out in Alicante. Get to know what a romantic Sultan did to see his Ice Queen smile again. Feel the anguish of a loved-up princess who is betrothed to the wrong man. Feel the sorrow of the Moor whose face is etched in the side of Alicante castle. Get a wonderful sense of community as a brave heroine risks everything to save her townsfolk from massacre. Then find out why it's wise to steer clear of the Segura river on a certain night of the year.This travel guide is for adventurers who want to discover the 'real' Alicante of bygone years. Enjoy an emotional journey as you discover Alicante through its legendary fables and then take a trip to Alicante's towns to see for yourself where these tales took place.Over the past 14 years, journalist Sarah Farrell has been discovering legendary tales revealing the romantic - and sometimes heartbreaking - history of the fascinating Alicante region. Now she's written this travel guide to Alicante so you can discover these amazing stories too.
Spain
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Author : Graham Faiella
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2003-12-15
Spain written by Graham Faiella and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Spain occupies most of a peninsula that it shares with Portugal in southwestern Europe. Under Muslim control for nearly 800 years, Spain enjoyed the introduction of new farming techniques, magnificent palaces, mosques, gardens, and public baths. Christians conquered Spain in 1722. Spain became a powerful empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. Catholic monarchs sent conquistadors to conquer, convert, and extract riches from native population in the Americas. Spanish influence has been especially strong there. Today Spanish is the first language of more than 200 million people outside of Spains borders. Through primary sources, readers will get an in-depth look at the history, culture, traditions, foods, and lifestyles of the people of Spain. From this book, readers will come to know Spain and its people
Mitos Y Leyendas De California Y El Suroeste De Edad
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Author : Judson
language : es
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-07-24
Mitos Y Leyendas De California Y El Suroeste De Edad written by Judson and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-24 with categories.
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Seven Myths Of The Spanish Conquest
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Author : Matthew Restall
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-04-13
Seven Myths Of The Spanish Conquest written by Matthew Restall and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-13 with History categories.
An update of a popular work that takes on the myths of the Spanish Conquest of the Americas, featuring a new afterword. Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest reveals how the Spanish invasions in the Americas have been conceived and presented, misrepresented and misunderstood, in the five centuries since Columbus first crossed the Atlantic. This book is a unique and provocative synthesis of ideas and themes that were for generations debated or perpetuated without question in academic and popular circles. The 2003 edition became the foundation stone of a scholarly turn since called The New Conquest History. Each of the book's seven chapters describes one "myth," or one aspect of the Conquest that has been distorted or misrepresented, examines its roots, and explodes its fallacies and misconceptions. Using a wide array of primary and secondary sources, written in a scholarly but readable style, Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest explains why Columbus did not set out to prove the world was round, the conquistadors were not soldiers, the native Americans did not take them for gods, Cortés did not have a unique vision of conquest procedure, and handfuls of vastly outnumbered Spaniards did not bring down great empires with stunning rapidity. Conquest realities were more complex--and far more fascinating--than conventional histories have related, and they featured a more diverse cast of protagonists-Spanish, Native American, and African. This updated edition of a key event in the history of the Americas critically examines the book's arguments, how they have held up, and why they prompted the rise of a New Conquest History.
Tales From The Hills Of Hispania
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Author : Samuel Denhartog
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-04-13
Tales From The Hills Of Hispania written by Samuel Denhartog and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-13 with Fiction categories.
Set out on an enchanting journey through the verdant hills and hidden valleys of Spain's most storied regions with "Tales from the Hills of Hispania." This collection of myths and legends weaves the ancient threads of Cantabrian, Basque, Galician, and Asturian folklore into a tapestry of narrative brilliance. Discover the mystical Anjanas, engage with the mighty Basajaun, and feel the ethereal presence of the Santa Compaña as each story transports you to a world where the boundary between the earthly and the divine is as thin as a cobweb in the morning dew. Peel back the veil of history to explore realms where every mountain echo and every wave against the shore tells a story. From the Cuélebre's lair, coiled within the misty peaks, to the whispering forests where Trasnos play their tricks, "Tales from the Hills of Hispania" is a testament to the power of the Spain's cultural heritage, bringing to life a mythology that has breathed magic into the landscape for centuries. With tales as timeless as the land itself, this volume is a treasure for any aficionado of folklore and myth. These stories, curated with a passionate reverence for the local lore, offer a passage into the heart of Hispania's most profound mysteries and marvels. "Tales from the Hills of Hispania" is an invitation to wander in wonder through the rich legacies of an ancient past that still echoes in the modern age.