The Spanish Gypsy: The History of a European Obsession

by Lou Charnon-Deutsch

Spanish Gypsy--the words themselves conjure up the sound of castanets, heels tapping the floor, plaintive yet passionate singing, and the unforgettable sight of a seductive figure, back arched, skirts swirling, dancing with fierce grace. This stereotype has been all but synonymous with Spain since the nineteenth century, and there are no signs that her power as a national icon is on the wane. Surprising as it may seem, The Spanish Gypsy by...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271023597
• ISBN13: 9780271023595
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.2" x 10.5"