The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19, No. 549…
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19, No. 549…" is a publication that falls under the genre of periodical literature, specifically a combination of literature, essays, and illustrations. This particular volume was likely produced during the early to mid-19th century, a time characterized by Romanticism in literature. The book blends educational content with elements of entertainment, likely focusing on historical and cultural topics, as suggested by its exploration of theAlhambra in Spain. The content prominently features Washington Irving’s reflections and sketches inspired by the Alhambra, an iconic Moorish palace in Granada, Spain. Irving's narrative takes the reader through his enchanting experiences as he explores the rich history and legends connected to the Alhambra, while interacting with local figures—such as Mateo Ximenes, who claims descent from the palace's long-ago inhabitants. Through a mix of historical context, personal anecdotes, and romantic imagery, the text paints a vivid picture of the Alhambra's architectural beauty and its storied past, creating a narrative that weaves together the real and the imaginative. Various themes of love, beauty, and cultural lore are threaded throughout, captivating the reader’s imagination and inviting them to delve deeper into the allure of this historic site. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19, No. 549 (Supplementary number) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11871 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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