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J. E. Crawford (John Ernest Crawford) Flitch
1881–1946
A British travel writer, translator, and barrister, he is best remembered for books that brought Spain and its culture closer to English-speaking readers. His work ranges from art and travel writing to literary translation, with a special interest in Spanish life and thought.
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Modern dancing and dancers
by J. E. Crawford (John Ernest Crawford) Flitch
About the author
Born in Yorkshire in 1881, John Ernest Crawford Flitch studied law at King’s College, Cambridge, and qualified as a barrister. Alongside his legal training, he developed a lasting fascination with Spain, which shaped much of his writing life.
He wrote travel books and cultural studies including works on Spain and the Mediterranean, and he also translated major Spanish authors into English. His name is especially linked with introducing Spanish literature and ideas to British readers in the early 20th century.
Flitch served in the First World War and later continued writing on art, travel, and literature. He died in 1946, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both curiosity about other cultures and a gift for explaining them clearly to general readers.