Wow, reading this was a rollercoaster of emotions. Maybe because I never imagined myself reading this novel anywhere aside from my house and yet I found myself immersed in the story, while being on vacation in Barcelona…where the story unfolds. It was such a surreal experience to be walking through the same bustling plazas and narrow […]
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TW: brief mentions of suicide, abusive relationships, and political turmoil Frank Brangwyn, “For the Relief of Women and Children in Spain” If any of the information is incorrect or if I missed something, please let me know! It isn;t my intention to spread false information and I’d love to learn more from my mistakes! The […]
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with dependency, Femisnism?, political turmoil, resilience, Spanish Civil War, Toxic Relationship, war
Entering Carmen Laforet’s “Nada,” one goes on a moving adventure with Andrea, a character whose story goes beyond fiction to touch our humanity. Set in post-Civil War Spain, Andrea’s story delves into the landscapes of resilience and the desire for identity, going beyond a simple recounting of historical events. Her struggles to find her place […]
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with humanity, identity, nada, postwar, resilience, Spain, war
