"Sun and Shadow in Spain" by Maud Howe Elliott is a travel adventure that takes readers back to early 20th-century Spain through the eyes of a curious traveler. The story begins with the fulfillment of a lifelong dream as the author arrives in Gibraltar, immediately immersing us in its vibrant blend of cultures and historical echoes. We experience her initial awe and amusement as she encounters the comical local life, visits landmarks, and begins her journey into the heart of Spain's regions. Elliott's journey acts as windows into the country’s identity, providing insight into her historical setting and cultural moments as she uses personal reflection, and the contrast and similarity of shadows and light.
Sun and Shadow in Spain
By Maud Howe Elliott
Embark on a journey through early 20th-century Spain with a spirited traveler as she explores the country's hidden treasures.
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About the AuthorMaud Howe Elliott was an American novelist, most notable for her Pulitzer prize-winning collaboration with her sisters, Laura E. Richards and Florence Hall, on their mother's biography The Life of Julia Ward Howe (1916). Her other works included A Newport Aquarelle (1883); Phillida (1891); Kasper Craig (1892); Mammon, later published as Honor: A Novel (1893); Roma Beata, Letters from the Eternal City (1903); Sun and Shadow in Spain (1908) ;The Eleventh Hour in the Life of Julia Ward Howe (1911); Three Generations (1923); Lord Byron's Helmet (1927); John Elliott, The Story of an Artist (1930); My Cousin, F. Marion Crawford (1934); and This Was My Newport (1944).
Maud Howe Elliott was an American novelist, most notable for her Pulitzer prize-winning collaboration with her sisters, Laura E. Richards and Florence Hall, on their mother's biography The Life of Julia Ward Howe (1916). Her other works included A Newport Aquarelle (1883); Phillida (1891); Kasper Craig (1892); Mammon, later published as Honor: A Novel (1893); Roma Beata, Letters from the Eternal City (1903); Sun and Shadow in Spain (1908) ;The Eleventh Hour in the Life of Julia Ward Howe (1911); Three Generations (1923); Lord Byron's Helmet (1927); John Elliott, The Story of an Artist (1930); My Cousin, F. Marion Crawford (1934); and This Was My Newport (1944).
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