Description
Miguel Hernández in Alicante Prison
Book Summary
This catalog documents the exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the poet's death, offering a visual and documentary journey through his final years of life. The work reconstructs the context of his imprisonment, the repression he suffered, and the bond with his fellow inmates. More than a standard biography, it is a graphic and historical testimony that rescues the memory of one of the essential Spanish poets of the 20th century, showing how the Francoist regime attempted to silence his voice without success.
What is it about?
The book is the official catalog for the exhibition organized in 2017, declared the "Hernandian Year" by the Congress of Deputies. It is structured into three thematic blocks that provide a comprehensive view of the poet's captivity in Alicante prison. The first block focuses on Miguel Hernández as a political prisoner, documenting his judicial process and the conditions of his confinement. The second block addresses the network of solidarity among the prisoners, highlighting those companions who shared a cell with him and witnessed his final months of life. The third and final block gathers the tribute that the people of Spain paid to the poet after his death, evidencing how his literary legacy and his figure became a symbol of cultural resistance.
Main themes
- Cultural and political repression during the Franco regime
- Imprisonment and judicial process of Miguel Hernández
- Solidarity among political prisoners in the postwar period
- The poet's literary and symbolic legacy
- Popular tributes and historical memory
Who is it recommended for?
This catalog is aimed at readers interested in the figure of Miguel Hernández, 20th-century Spanish literature, and the history of Francoist repression. It is also a reference work for scholars of historical memory, researchers in philology, and those seeking a visual and documentary approach to one of the most tragic episodes of the poet's life.
What this book offers
- Access to graphic and documentary material from the exhibition not available in other publications.
- Rigorous historical contextualization of the poet's imprisonment and death.
- Visual testimonies from fellow prisoners and the subsequent popular tribute.
- A perspective that connects the author's biography with the collective memory of postwar Spain.
Technical specifications
- Author: DEL OLMO IBAÑEZ, MARIA
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: EXHIBITION AND SPECIFIC COLLECTION CATALOGS, BIOGRAPHY AND TRUE STORIES, BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL, 20TH CENTURY HISTORY: C. 1900-C. 2000
- Collection: HISTORY
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: March 2018
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 310 g
Editorial assessment
This is a testimonial and informative work that fulfills its purpose of documenting an exhibition of great cultural relevance. Its value lies in the compilation of visual materials and historical documents that allow the reader to approach the poet's prison context in a direct way. It is a recommended publication for those who wish to delve into the human and political profile of Miguel Hernández, beyond his literary work, as well as for those interested in the history of cultural repression during the Franco regime.