1957, 1st, DJ, SOUTH FROM GRANADA, SEVEN YEARS IN AN ANDALUSIAN VILLAGE, BRENAN

Description: South From Granada by Gerald Brenan London: Hamish Hamilton 1957 First Edition Octavo, xiv, 282 pages, publisher's original color pictorial dust jacket with the original price unclipped. Publisher's original red cloth covered boards. Illustrated in black and white. Some minor wear and a few small rips and tears to the otherwise nice jacket. Previous owner's business card with handwritten message attached to the front free endpaper, some sligh wear, else in very good condition. South From Granada by Gerald Brenan is a travel memoir that chronicles the author's experiences living in a small village in the Alpujarras mountains of southern Spain during the 1920s. Brenan, an English writer and member of the Bloomsbury Group, immerses himself in the rural Spanish lifestyle, exploring the culture, customs, and traditions of the local people. The book offers vivid descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and way of life in this isolated region, capturing the essence of Spain during that period. Brenan also reflects on broader historical and political contexts, including the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, making the book both a personal account and a rich cultural and historical document. South From Granada is celebrated for its detailed portrayal of Andalusian life and its insight into a rapidly changing Spain. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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