The Land Of The Blessed Virgin: Sketches And Impressions In Andalusia

By W. Somerset Maugham

Book Overview

""The Land of the Blessed Virgin: Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia"" is a travelogue written by William Somerset Maugham, a renowned English writer. The book is a collection of his impressions and observations of Andalusia, a region in southern Spain, during his travels there in the early 20th century. Maugham's writing style is descriptive and vivid, painting a picture of the rich culture, history, and landscape of Andalusia. He explores the region's famous cities, such as Seville, Granada, and Cordoba, and delves into the local customs, traditions, and architecture. The book also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on Maugham's experiences in Andalusia, as well as his encounters with the locals. He portrays the people of Andalusia as warm and hospitable, with a strong sense of community and family values. Overall, ""The Land of the Blessed Virgin"" is a captivating and insightful account of one of Spain's most fascinating regions, written by a masterful storyteller. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, Spanish culture, or the works of Somerset Maugham.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163091189
• ISBN13: 9781163091180
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"