Impressions of Spain

Impressions of Spain is a travelogue written by the American poet and essayist James Russell Lowell. The book is a collection of essays that describe Lowell's experiences and observations during his travels in Spain in the mid-1800s. Lowell's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the Spanish landscape, architecture, and people, as well as his reflections on the country's history, culture, and politics. The book covers a wide range of topics, from bullfighting and flamenco dancing to the Spanish Inquisition and the legacy of the Moors in Spain. Impressions of Spain is a fascinating and insightful account of a country that has long captivated the imagination of travelers and writers alike.1899. With an introduction by A.A. Adee. Lowell is one of the group of authors sometimes called the Fireside Poets, or the Schoolroom Poets, a group which also included Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Because of their conservative approach to verse and the often blatant morality in their poetry, the very qualities that made them popular in their day, have put them out of favor for much of the twentieth century. This volume contains a collection of Lowell's dispatches from Spain; sent while he was serving as the American Minister at the Spanish Court. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.