Granada, Poema Oriental, precedido de la Leyenda de al-Hamar, Tomo 1

This sweeping poem transports listeners to the twilight of the Nasrid kingdom, when the Alhambra’s marble courtyards still echoed with whispered prayers. Framed by a brief legend of al‑Hamar, the poet weaves together Oriental mysticism and the fierce drama of Granada’s final siege, aiming to create a new kind of epic that rivals the great epics of antiquity. He openly declares his modest ambition—if the work proves worthy, it will stand without scholarly shield; if not, no amount of authority can rescue it. The opening verses already summon the scented gardens, the clashing swords, and the restless spirits that haunt the waning city.

The volume opens with heartfelt letters from the poet’s widow, pleading for a public remembrance of her husband’s labor, and a candid preface where the author debates the need for critical endorsement. Interspersed with these personal notes are vivid descriptions of Moorish architecture, whispered legends, and the inevitable clash of cultures, all rendered in a lyrical style that balances grand narrative with intimate reflection. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where poetry becomes a conduit for history, imagination, and the lingering scent of rose‑perfumed courtyards.