Voyage en Espagne by Théophile Gautier
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| Author | Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872 |
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| Title | Voyage en Espagne |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyage_en_Espagne |
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| Summary | "Voyage en Espagne" by Théophile Gautier is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey from Paris to Spain, highlighting his explorations and experiences along the way. Gautier's work captures the landscapes, architecture, and people he encounters, offering readers a vivid impression of 19th-century Spain through his personal reflections and observations. The opening of "Voyage en Espagne" introduces the reader to the author’s impulsive decision to travel to Spain after a casual comment among friends. Setting off from Paris, Gautier describes his initial journey towards Bordeaux, conveying both the mundane and picturesque aspects of the French countryside. He evinces a keen awareness of his surroundings, making sharp observations about the scenery, towns, and inhabitants, ranging from the architecture to the quirks of local life, all steeped in humor and a sense of adventure. This engaging opening establishes the tone for the rest of the narrative, promising a blend of personal anecdote, cultural commentary, and descriptive detail about the author’s forthcoming experiences in Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Spain -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Subject | Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872 -- Travel -- Spain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33157 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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