02180cam a22003253u 4500 54934 UtSlPG 20260610134251.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 DP Darío, Rubén, 1867-1916 España Contemporánea : Obras Completas Vol. XIX Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-19 Produced by Nahum Maso i Carcases, Josep Cols Canals, Carlos Colón and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "España Contemporánea" by Rubén Darío is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work offers reflections on the cultural, political, and social landscape of contemporary Spain, particularly focusing on its complexities and the influences of various regions, such as Catalonia. The opening of the book presents the author aboard a ship, reminiscing as he approaches Spain from Argentina, where he reflects on the connection between the two nations. He draws upon his observations of the diverse passengers, including a criminal being extradited to Italy, establishing a juxtaposition between different strata of society. Through his vivid descriptions, Darío conveys a sense of nostalgia and expectation for his home country, while also hinting at its struggles and societal issues. The opening thus sets the stage for a deep exploration of Spanish identity and its modern transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spain -- Description and travel Spain -- Social life and customs Spanish literature -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54934 95766 95766