Ayrton, Pete
!No Pasaran!: Writings from the Spanish Civil War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846689987
- author:
- Ayrton, Pete
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Serpent's Tail
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 9
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Spanish Civil War left an indelible mark on literature. This collection of thirty-eight stories brings together some of the most vivid and poignant writing from the conflict, featuring writers from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. International figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Leonardo Sciascia, and Victor Serge are joined by British and American observers like George Orwell, Gamel Woolsey, Langston Hughes, and Muriel Rukeyser. However, it is the writing of Spanish authors that forms the core of this anthology, including Mercè Rodoreda, Javier Cercas, and Luís Buñuel. This collection provides a unique insight into life and death, hope and despair during one of the century's most bitter wars, offering a powerful and thought-provoking reading experience.
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