"Legends & Romances of Spain" by Lewis Spence is a journey into the heart of Spanish storytelling during the age of knights and honor. It shows how Spain's history and traditions shaped its stories of love, war, and heroism. From epic poems to famous ballads, the book pulls back the curtain on legendary characters, especially the heroic Cid, and reveals themes and cultural forces that gave Spanish literature its soul. The author illustrates the battle between Christian and Moorish cultures and how these conflicts gave rise to these romantic tales. Spence's work reveals the treasures of Spain's past, brought to life through vivid imagery and a lively narrative style that invites readers to experience the wonder of these timeless legends.
Legends & Romances of Spain
By Lewis Spence
Uncover a world of brave knights and epic battles where legends are born from clashes between cultures, painting a vivid picture of Spain's romantic past.
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About the AuthorJames Lewis Thomas Chalmers Spence was a Scottish journalist, poet, author, folklorist and occult scholar. Spence was a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and vice-president of the Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society. He founded the Scottish National Movement.
James Lewis Thomas Chalmers Spence was a Scottish journalist, poet, author, folklorist and occult scholar. Spence was a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and vice-president of the Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society. He founded the Scottish National Movement.
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