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 leading voice in Mexican letters around the turn of the 20th century, this poet and essayist was known for graceful, musical writing and a deep love of literature. His career moved between journalism, teaching, public service, and literary criticism, giving his work both polish and range.

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