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This version is a special edition with the original poem "La sorpresa de Zahara" (The Surprise of Zahara) in Spanish and with an English translation. "La sorpresa de Zahara" is a dramatic narrative poem by the legendary Spanish Romantic writer José Zorrilla y Moral (1817-1893), capturing the historical 1481 surprise night assault on the fortress town of Zahara de la Sierra by the Moorish forces of Muley Hacén, an event that triggered the final Granada War. This version was originally uploaded to another platform, which found multiple technival issues preventin publication on their platform.

Joaquín Sorolla (born in Valencia 1863 - died in Cercedilla 1923) is one of the most successful Spanish painters ever. He was a genius in capturing the essence of the scene he was painting.

Joaquín Sorolla was a proud Catholic that believed in Christian values like hard work, providing for your descendants and mercy. Sorolla painted many religious work but is better known for his wonderful beach scenes full of light, his intense portraits and breathtaking landscapes.

He lived while photography was being invented and popularized. Some of his breathtaking beach scenes show how he was familiar with and employed similar techniques as the photographer. His landscapes are a great introduction to Spanish history.