De Sobremesa; crónicas, Primera Parte (de 5)

A lively tapestry of early‑twentieth‑century Madrid unfolds through a series of sharp, lingering conversations that linger long after the plates are cleared. The narrator invites readers to a perpetual sobremesa, where newspapers, books and the occasional daring companion become the seasoning for debates on art, politics, theater and everyday absurdities. With a tone that mingles the decorative flourish of a salon with the bite of satire, the work captures the restless energy of a city on the brink of modernity.

The first act introduces a colorful cast—a cynical observer of the circus‑turned‑revolution, a restless audience demanding ever more spectacle, and a young, self‑possessed friend who drops by after mass to inquire about the latest Parisian hats. Their exchanges, peppered with literary allusions and witty observations, reveal the tangled dance between cultural appetite and social expectation. Listeners are treated to a vibrant, thought‑provoking feast that celebrates the art of conversation itself.