Estampas de viaje: España en los días de la guerra

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Estampas de viaje: España en los días de la guerra

by Luis G. (Luis Gonzaga) Urbina

ES·~4 hours

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A young Cuban correspondent steps onto Spanish soil for the first time in 1916, carrying a notebook for El Heraldo de Cuba and a heart eager to feel the pulse of a nation caught between its glorious past and the uneasy present of war. His initial wanderings turn into a series of intimate sketches—sun‑drenched coastlines, bustling markets, and the solemn quiet of ancient cathedrals—each described with a blend of journalistic precision and lyrical affection.

Through his eyes, Spain emerges as a mosaic of contradictions: the lingering echoes of its artistic golden age mingle with the shadows of political unrest, while everyday rituals reveal a resilient spirit. The narrative weaves personal reflection with cultural observation, offering listeners a vivid portrait of a country that captivates the senses and invites deeper contemplation of identity, memory, and hope.

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Language

es

Duration

~4 hours (234K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Release date

2020-10-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Luis G. (Luis Gonzaga) Urbina

Luis G. (Luis Gonzaga) Urbina

1864–1934

A graceful Mexican poet and journalist, he helped bridge romanticism and modernismo with work known for its elegance, musical language, and reflective tone. His writing career also reached into criticism, teaching, and public cultural life.

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