He went on to transform what he found into an array of short pieces that sparkle with humor, adventure, mystery, and romance. His success and his fascination with folklore traditions prompted him to travel in Europe in search of material for further tales. With The Sketch Book, Irving became a world-famous writer, lionized in French and English society and admired by Scott and Byron. * SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE carefully wraps, labels & custom-packages this fine book for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a nominal additional fee & via efficient USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL to all international shipments at our posted rates.This second Library of America volume of Washington Irving brings together for the first time three collections of his stories and sketches.

Hailed as 'the most important book-publishing project in the nation's history' (Newsweek), this acclaimed series is restoring America's literary heritage in 'the finest-looking, longest-lasting edition ever made' (New Republic). * THE LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an award-winning, nonprofit program dedicated to publishing America's best & most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. 'The Alhambra,' Irving's 'Spanish Sketchbook,' was inspired by his 1829 residence at the ancient Moorish palace at Granada weaving history, legend, and description, it remains the best guidebook to this haunting place. * ABOUT THE BOOK: Three story collections of great urbanity and poise from the first American author to burst onto the international literary scene.

CONTENTS: Bracebridge Hall (1), Tales of a Traveler (379), The Alhambra (719) Chronology (1051), Note on the Texts (1079), Notes (1085).

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Irving tales of the alhambra