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A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada; from the Mss. of Fray Antonio Agapida
de Irving, Washington
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Very Good+
- Librería
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Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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London: John Murray, 1829. First UK edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. 2 vol. 8vo. [5], vi-xv, [2], 2-407, [3]; [3], iv-viii, [1], 2-421, [3] pp. Paneled mid-nineteenth century olive calf with gilt borders on each board, gilt decorations to the turn-ins, spines in four compartments with gilt decorations and two black morocco labels lettered in gilt on each spine; all edges marbled. Marbled endpapers and pastedowns. ANB, William L. Hedges, "Irving, Washington (03 April 1783-28 November 1859)". BAL 10126. Langfeld and Kleinfeld 30. After living in Spain for over three years, Irving wrote The Conquest of Granada and The Alhambra. Irving's Granada blends historical events with literary style, as his tale outlines the events of the Catholic conquest of Spain. Irving heavily plays up the chivalrous aspects of his medieval characters, and leans into stereotypes about the community of Moors. Several historical ballads are incorporated into his story. A beautifully bound set of Irving's work of historical fiction. Minor rubbing to the extremities and an 1836 ink gift inscription, given to a recent graduate of Eton.
Sinopsis
Although the following Chronicle bears the name of the venerable Fray Antonio Agapida, it is rather a superstructure reared upon the fragments which remain of his work. It may be asked, Who is this same Agapida, who is cited with such deference, yet whose name is not to be found in any of the catalogues of Spanish authors? The question is hard to answer. He appears to have been one of the many indefatigable authors of Spain who have filled the libraries of convents and cathedrals with their tomes, without ever dreaming of bringing their labors to the press.
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- Evening Star Books
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- Inventario del vendedor #
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- Título
- A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada; from the Mss. of Fray Antonio Agapida
- Autor
- Irving, Washington
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Very Good+
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First UK edition
- Editorial
- John Murray
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1829
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- Gilt
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- Good+
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