España Contemporánea by Rubén Darío
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"España Contemporánea" by Rubén Darío is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work offers reflections on the cultural, political, and social landscape of contemporary Spain, particularly focusing on its complexities and the influences of various regions, such as Catalonia. The opening of the book presents the author aboard a ship, reminiscing as he approaches Spain from Argentina, where he reflects on the connection between the two nations. He
draws upon his observations of the diverse passengers, including a criminal being extradited to Italy, establishing a juxtaposition between different strata of society. Through his vivid descriptions, Darío conveys a sense of nostalgia and expectation for his home country, while also hinting at its struggles and societal issues. The opening thus sets the stage for a deep exploration of Spanish identity and its modern transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Darío, Rubén, 1867-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title |
España Contemporánea Obras Completas Vol. XIX |
| Credits |
Produced by Nahum Maso i Carcases, Josep Cols Canals, Carlos Colón and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Spain -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Spain -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Spanish literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54934 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 964 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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