Tales of the Alhambra Audiobook

" I liked the short stories that were legends of the Alhambra, in particular, to explain many of the existent locations there. Some of the stories were engaging, others were slightly dull. Started this book (on Kindle) last September, and finally finished it this evening. One thing to note is that the "book" version had many of the stories in a different order than in the Kindle version. I'm not sure why. "

" Well written. Lots of details about the Alhambra. "

" Never knew Washington Irving was so interesting until I read this book. Great background info on Spain. I really enjoy Irving's style of description! "

" I read this book before my trip to Granada, Spain last December, and I was so glad I did. I was able to appreciate more my visit to The Alhambra--a world heritage site everyone should visit before one dies--simply beautiful; the book and The Alhambra. "

" Muslim Spain according to European traveller Washington Irving. Beautiful pictures. "

" Lovely book. I highly encourage anyone traveling to southern Spain to read this before going or on your journey. Washington Irving describes the place with the eye of a jounalist and the heart of a poet. The stories really enriched my trip to Granada. "

" A beautiful Granada's view, at about the year 1829. "

" precious tales, while reading you feel like plonging in another world, perfect descriptions "

" Neat book. Half travelogue, half tales from the Arabian Nights. Lots of fun, and I wish I'd been able to read it *before* I visited the Alhambra. "

" This book of tales added to the experience I had of visiting the Alhambra in Spring 1993. "

" Definitely one of my favorite books! I've read it twice now. Once before we went to Spain and again when we were in Spain. The stories are wonderful and I will definitely read this over and over through the years. "

" I pretty much agree with the other reviewers about how charming and readable this book is inspite of its age. "

" A romantic travel notes by a romantic traveler. Irving definitely shows how much he is in love with Alhambra and Andalusia. As I also do. Although I am just not sure whether it is still possible to be a romantic traveler in this age of commodified traveling... "

" We bought this book at a book store in the Alhambra (Granada, Spain) when we visited last April, I am now finally reading it. I don't know if I would enjoy this book as much if I hadn't been there. "

" Fascinating, considering their origin. "

" Again, not a favourite, but the right kind of book to have read this holiday... "

" I loved this--the style was simple and magical--I may be particularly biased because I actually visited the alhambra while I was reading it, but I loved it! "

" I love this book, and I wish I had read it a second time while I was living in Granada. Great tales of all different types, and I like to believe that it's a part of Granada's oral history. Whether it is or not, who knows...well someone probably does, but I don't. "

" You must make a point of seeing the Alhambra in Granada, Spain -- gorgeous! The book relates stories and legends about this fortress and the author's travels, but it was hard for me to stay engaged throughout. "