Virgin Spain : $b Scenes from the spiritual drama of a great people

In this lyrical portrait, the author invites listeners to wander through Spain as though moving from the desert edge of the Sahara to the green valleys of the Basque Country. The narrative folds geography, climate, and centuries of art and literature into a seamless, almost musical, flow, letting each region speak like a character on a stage. Early chapters linger on the quiet plains of Extremadura, the ancient stone bridges, and the luminous sky that hovers above the red earth, setting a vivid backdrop for the culture that follows.

The book treats Spain’s history as a living drama, moving from the heroic age of the Catholic monarchs through the paradoxes of the Golden Age and the restless spirit of Don Quixote to the fervent rituals of the bull ring. Brief encounters with poets, philosophers, and everyday folk let the author sketch a mosaic that feels both scholarly and intimate, while retaining the personal hospitality that colors the Spanish soul. Listeners will leave with a richer sense of how the country’s mountains, seas, and cities echo the same timeless melodies the author conducts.