Summary of Tales of the Alhambra
“Tales of the Alhambra” is a collection of legends, tales, and sketches about the Moorish Alhambra palace in Granada, Andalusia, written by the 19th-century American author, diplomat, and traveller Washington Irvine – also known for his short stories like “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.
Reasons to read Tales of the Alhambra
Though written nearly 200 years ago, “Tales of the Alhambra” remains a captivating and insightful read for all visitors to southern Spain. It vividly portrays the people living in the Alhambra in the 1820s and recounts legends of Moorish kings, queens, and ghosts as told by its residents. Washington Irvine lived in the Alhambra while writing this book and was given access to its inner rooms and archives. The book attracted visitors from around the globe to Granada and its historic palace.
Setting: Granada, Andalusia (Spain)
Original title: Tales of the Alhambra
Year of publication: 1832
Nr of pages: 126
