Cosas nuevas y viejas (apuntes sevillanos)

Cosas nuevas y viejas (apuntes sevillanos)

Manuel Chaves Rey and José Nogales (1870-1914)

Approximate level
C1
Length
75,171 words
Reading time
6 h 16 min
Chapters
91
Language
Spanish
On Project Gutenberg since
2011

This collection of essays explores the history and traditions of Seville through a series of historical notes. Written in the late nineteenth century, the text features formal and descriptive Spanish. You will encounter archaic vocabulary and complex sentence structures that reflect the academic style of the era. The themes focus on local history, public monuments, and the evolution of urban life. It is a demanding read that requires patience to navigate its detailed, period specific prose and historical references.

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Subjects

  • Seville (Spain) -- History
  • Seville (Spain) -- Biography

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