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The Land of the Blessed Virgin
Author: W Somerset Maugham
ISBN: 1494351110
Publisher: Pubone.Info
Date First Published: 15/09/2010
First published by Heinemann in 1904, this is one of Somerset Maugham's lesser known works.
It is, nevertheless, a perceptive account of his travels through Andalucia in the early part of the 20th Century.
As he travels from Ronda to Granada, via Seville and Cordoba, he provides a fascinating account of the towns, their monuments and fiestas and their people.
Essential reading for those with an interest in an account of his travels through Spain in the last century by one of England's greatest writers.
THE STORY of the book
About the Author
William Somerset Maugham (25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965) was an English playwright, novelist and short story writer.
He was among the most popular writers of his era and, reputedly, the highest paid author during the 1930s.
His novels include Liza of Lambeth, Of Human Bondage, The Razors Edge and numerous plays. He wrote three books about Spain Don Fernando, Catalina and Andalusia Sketches And Impressions.