Viajes por España by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón
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"Viajes por España" by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author's explorations and experiences throughout various regions of Spain, including notable visits to historical monasteries and cities like Yuste and Salamanca. The narrative is likely enriched by Alarcón's reflections, insights, and personal anecdotes, providing readers with both geographical and cultural perspectives of Spain during his time. The opening of the text
introduces the author’s dedication to a friend and hints at a series of journeys taken across Spain. The first journey described is a vivid account of visiting the Monastery of Yuste, starting from one’s preparations, the suggested routes, and the scenic views encountered along the way. Alarcón instills a romantic and historical context into his travels, sharing personal reflections on the landscapes and the significance of the locations he visits, notably alluding to the legacy of Emperor Charles V, who spent his last days in the monastery. The tone is descriptive and reflective, aiming to entice readers with the beauty and history of Spanish locales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alarcón, Pedro Antonio de, 1833-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title | Viajes por España |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Michigan State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the University of Michigan Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Spain -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26314 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26314-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2008 |
| Last Update | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 668 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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