An old palace holds poor families, haunted towers, and stories of treasure beneath its faded splendor.

In The Alhambra, Washington Irving takes you from the road to Granada into the rooms of its old Moorish palace. He lives there as a guest, among soldiers and poor families. With the proud guide Mateo Ximenes and the household of Dame Antonia, he discovers daily life within walls once home to rulers.

Palace sketches mingle with legends gathered from guides, neighbors, and old chronicles. In the Legend of the Arabian Astrologer, King Aben Habuz seeks safety from his enemies. In the Moor's Legacy, the poor water carrier Peregil is drawn toward hidden treasure. Around these tales, Irving explores courts, fountains, and towers with humor and affection.

この本で学べること

• The road to Granada Ride across wild Andalusia with Irving, his companion, a guide, and an armed escort.
• Life behind palace walls Meet Dame Antonia and Dolores, whose modest household brings warmth to the old royal rooms.
• Stone lions and fountains Wander through the Court of the Lions, where slender columns frame a striking fountain.
• Enchantment and human weakness Discover astrologers, enchanted princesses, and buried treasure in tales told with gentle humor.
• Beauty under time's shadow See how a half-ruined palace prompts Irving to reflect on passing power and beauty.

どのような方におすすめですか？

歴史を秘めた場所が好きな方、本で旅を楽しむ方、ムーアの歴史に関心のある方、そして埋蔵金や魔法にかけられた王女の、温かくユーモラスな伝説を楽しみたい方に向いています。