Description
RADIO CHRONICLES
Book Summary
This third volume of the complete works of Josep A. Baixeras collects the radio contributions that the author made regularly on Ràdio Tarragona between 1964 and 1976, broadcast weekly on the program "Tarragona endavant." The work offers a portrait of the city during the Franco regime and the beginnings of the democratic transition, showing the cohesion of the author's thought and the surprising relevance of some of the topics addressed. Of both literary and historical interest, the volume includes postscripts, notes, an epilogue by the author, and an introductory study by Montserrat Palau.
What is it about?
The book compiles the radio chronicles of Josep A. Baixeras, broadcast on Ràdio Tarragona for over a decade. Through these texts, the reader is immersed in the daily life, culture, and politics of Tarragona in an era marked by the censorship of the Franco regime and the first steps toward democracy. The chronicles reflect the author's critical and coherent view of his surroundings, addressing topics that, despite their historical context, remain surprisingly relevant. The edition is completed with supplementary material that contextualizes and enriches the reading, such as an introductory study, clarifying notes, and an epilogue by Baixeras himself.
Main themes
- Social and cultural chronicle of post-war and transitional Tarragona.
- Analysis of censorship and freedom of expression during the Franco regime.
- Reflections on political and democratic evolution in Spain.
- Relevance of local and universal issues over time.
- Journalistic and radio literature as historical testimony.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the recent history of Catalonia and Spain, especially the period of late Francoism and the democratic transition. It is also ideal for those who appreciate journalistic chronicles as a literary genre and wish to learn about the evolution of Tarragona through the eyes of a committed communicator. Likewise, it will be of interest to students of journalism, history, and social sciences seeking primary sources on local life under the dictatorship.
What this book offers
- A direct and personal testimony of life in Tarragona during the Franco regime and the transition.
- A critical perspective on censorship and the evolution of freedoms in Spain.
- The opportunity to discover the relevance of topics addressed decades ago, connecting past and present.
- Supplementary material that contextualizes and delves into the content of the chronicles.
- A work that combines literary and historical value, enriching the understanding of a key era.
Technical data
- Author: Baixeras, Josep A.
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Reportage and collection of journalistic articles, anthologies (non-poetic), modern and contemporary fiction
- Collection: Josep Anton Baixeras Complete Works
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2014
- Number of pages: 464
- Weight: 1016 g
Editorial review
This work is presented as a document of great value for those who wish to understand the reality of Tarragona during a complex historical period. Baixeras's coherent and critical outlook, together with the surprising relevance of his reflections, make the book a read that transcends the merely local. The critical apparatus that accompanies the chronicles facilitates their contextualization and makes it a useful tool for both the general reader and the specialist. It is, without a doubt, a significant contribution to the genre of the journalistic chronicle and the study of historical memory.