Legends and Romances of Spain

Legends and Romances of Spain by Lewis Spence is a collection of traditional stories and myths from Spain. The book includes tales of chivalry, romance, and heroism, as well as legends of saints and mythical creatures. The stories take the reader on a journey through Spain's rich cultural history, from the time of the Moors to the Christian conquests. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different theme or region of Spain. Spence's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an enjoyable read for both casual readers and scholars of Spanish folklore. The book is also illustrated with beautiful black and white drawings that capture the spirit of the stories. Overall, Legends and Romances of Spain is a fascinating and entertaining exploration of Spain's rich cultural heritage.Within the romances of Spain we find that folklore plays an inconsiderable part, and that her chivalric fictions are either the offspring of historical happenings or of the brilliant and glowing imagination which illumines the whole expanse of Peninsular literature. The author makes an earnest endeavor to provide English readers with a conspectus of Spanish romantic literature as expressed in its chivalric novels, ballads and some of its lighter aspects. The reader will find full accounts and summaries of all the more important works under each of these headings, many of which had never before been described in English. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.