Virgin Spain : Scenes from the spiritual drama of a great people by Frank
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"Virgin Spain: Scenes from the Spiritual Drama of a Great People" by Waldo Frank is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Spain, intertwining historical insights with poetic reflections on the interplay between its diverse peoples and landscapes. The author presents Spain not merely as a location but as a living entity shaped by its history and the myriad influences
that have converged there. At the start of the book, the author sets the scene with vivid and sensory descriptions of the Spanish landscape, starting from Badajoz, where he meditates on the profound connection between the land and the characters that inhabit it. He introduces a broad spectrum of images—soldiers, goats, and townsfolk—symbolizing the varied cultural tapestry of Spain. The opening emphasizes the enchanting beauty of the Spanish sky and earth and hints at an ongoing exploration of its complex history, including its connections to both the Islamic world and the indigenous people, foreshadowing the book's thematic depth as it progresses into a more detailed narrative on Spain's spiritual and cultural journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Frank, Waldo David, 1889-1967 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 26007458 |
| Title | Virgin Spain : Scenes from the spiritual drama of a great people |
| Original Publication | NYC: Boni & Liveright, 1926. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Spain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74212 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 611 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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