Patrañas; or, Spanish Stories, Legendary and Traditional
A Captivating Collection of Spanish Folklore and Legendary TalesBy Rachel Harriette Busk
Length8h 51m
About this audiobook
In "Patrañas; or, Spanish Stories, Legendary and Traditional," Rachel Harriette Busk intricately weaves a tapestry of Spanish folklore and oral traditions, capturing the essence of a vibrant cultural heritage. Through her meticulously curated selections, Busk presents a blend of captivating legends and charming anecdotes that reflect both the fantastical and moralistic dimensions of Spanish storytelling. Her prose is elegant yet accessible, offering readers a rich historical and cultural context, while employing a narrative style that honors the oral origins of these tales. The collection stands at a fascinating intersection of 19th-century literature and folk narrative, showcasing the influence of Romanticism and a growing European interest in folklore during that era. Rachel Harriette Busk, an intrepid researcher and folklorist, dedicated her life to preserving the narratives of various cultures. Her travels through Spain and interactions with local storytellers profoundly inspired her work on "Patrañas." Drawing from her background in philology and her belief in the significance of folklore as a mirror of societal values, Busk offers insights that resonate beyond simple entertainment, speaking to the universal nature of storytelling. "Patrañas" is a compelling read for anyone interested in folklore, cultural studies, or the literary history of Spain. Busk's work not only enriches our understanding of Spanish culture but also invites readers into a world where the lines between reality and imagination beautifully blur. This collection is a treasure trove for scholars and casual readers alike, eager to explore the depth and diversity of Spanish legacy.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length8 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 24, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
37“WHERE ONE CAN DINE, TWO CAN DINE1.”
2CARLO MAGNO AND THE GIANT.
38HORMESINDA.
3EL CONDE SOL.
39FILIAL LOVE BEFORE ALL.
4SIMPLE JOHNNY AND THE SPELL-BOUND PRINCESSES.
40RAGUEL; OR, THE JEWESS OF TOLEDO.
5TURIAN AND FLORETA.
41DON JAIME DE ARAGON.
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6THE BLOOD-STAIN OF THE ALCÁZAR OF SEVILLE.
42DON ALONSO DE AGUILAR.
7THE ADVENTURES OF DOÑA JOSEFA RAMIREZ Y MARMOLEJO.
43THE BLACK CHARGER OF HERNANDO.
8THE STEEPLE OF COVEÑA.
44THE INFANTE DON HENRIQUE AND THE LIONS.
9ANOTHER FAIR MAID OF ZARAGOZA.
45BLANCA THE HAUGHTY.
10JUANITA THE BALD; OR, A DAUGHTER’S LOVE.
46MOORISH REMNANTS.
11STARVING JOHN THE DOCTOR.
47I.
12RAMON THE DISCONTENTED.
48ISSY-BEN-ARAN.
13THE BALLAD-MAKER AND THE BOOT-MAKER.
49MOORISH REMNANTS.
14EL CLAVEL1.
50II.
15THE ILL-TEMPERED PRINCESS.
51MÓSTAFA ALVILÁ.
16THE HERMIT AND THE FIG-TREE.
52MOORISH REMNANTS.
17TOO CLEVER BY HALF.
53III.
18THE WIND’S STORY.
54THE EMIR IN SEARCH OF AN EYE.
19WHAT ANA SAW IN THE SUNBEAM.
55MOORISH REMNANTS.
20THE PEDRO JIMENEZ GRAPE.
56IV.
21ST. MARTIN IN SPAIN.
57YUSSUF’S FRIEND.
22I.
58MOORISH REMNANTS.
23ST. MICHAEL’S FEATHER.
59V.
24II.
60THE SULTANA’S PERFUMER-IN-CHIEF.
25“EYES TO THE BLIND.”
61EL MORO SANTON1.
26III.
62TRADITIONS DE ULTRAMAR.
27THE FLOATING CHEST.
63HERNAN CORTES IN SANCTUARY.
28IV.
64ARAUCANIA THE INDOMITABLE.
29THE WHALE OF THE MANZANÁRES.
65I.
30THE SUN OF WITTENBURG.
66ARAUCANIA.
31MERINO.
67II.
32KING VAMBA.
68TEGUALDA.
33DOÑA TEREA.
69ARAUCANIA.
34THE IRISH PRINCESS1.
70III.
35EL CONDE FERNAN GONZALEZ.
71FITON’S CAVE.
36THE FIRST TUNNY FISHING.
72MATANZAS.
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