Romance de la pérdida de Alhama
Definition
"Romance de la pérdida de Alhama" is a traditional Spanish ballad that recounts the story of the fall of the city of Alhama to Christian forces during the Reconquista.
Related terms
Reconquista: The period in Spanish history when Christian kingdoms fought to reconquer territories from Muslim rule.
Ballad: A narrative poem or song that tells a story, often with a musical quality.
Moorish Spain: Refers to the time when much of Spain was under Muslim rule, known as Al-Andalus.
"Romance de la pérdida de Alhama" appears in:
Study guides (1)
AP Spanish Literature - 1.2 “Romance de la pérdida de Alhama” – Anónimo
Additional resources (1)
AP Spanish Literature - Unit 1 Overview: The Middle Ages
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