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LoC No.: 04026639
Title: Letters from Spain
Note: Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "Letters from Spain" by Joseph Blanco White is a collection of personal observations and reflections written in the early 19th century. The text presents a unique perspective on Spanish life, manners, customs, and religion, as seen through the eyes of a native who has lived abroad. It aims to offer insight into the social and political state of Spain during a tumultuous time, particularly in the context of the French invasion. At the start of the work, the author introduces himself as Leucadio Doblado, indicating his long absence from Spain and his return to Cadiz. He shares comical anecdotes about his struggles with the Spanish language and the peculiarities of customs and life in his homeland. This opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of the fusion of religion with daily life in Spain, where traditional practices and superstitions intertwine with the contemporary issues of social class and identity, reflecting on the intricate realities of Spanish society at the time. Through vivid descriptions and a candid tone, Blanco White provides a thoughtful and engaging account that promises to captivate readers interested in cultural and historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: White, Joseph Blanco, 1775-1841
EBook No.: 48203
Published: Feb 8, 2015
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04026639
Title: Letters from Spain
Note: Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Letters from Spain" by Joseph Blanco White is a collection of personal observations and reflections written in the early 19th century. The text presents a unique perspective on Spanish life, manners, customs, and religion, as seen through the eyes of a native who has lived abroad. It aims to offer insight into the social and political state of Spain during a tumultuous time, particularly in the context of the French invasion. At the start of the work, the author introduces himself as Leucadio Doblado, indicating his long absence from Spain and his return to Cadiz. He shares comical anecdotes about his struggles with the Spanish language and the peculiarities of customs and life in his homeland. This opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of the fusion of religion with daily life in Spain, where traditional practices and superstitions intertwine with the contemporary issues of social class and identity, reflecting on the intricate realities of Spanish society at the time. Through vivid descriptions and a candid tone, Blanco White provides a thoughtful and engaging account that promises to captivate readers interested in cultural and historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: White, Joseph Blanco, 1775-1841
EBook No.: 48203
Published: Feb 8, 2015
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.