Description
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Book Summary
A work that captures the human drama of forced migration in post-war Spain, set in the Terres de l'Ebre region. Through an immersive narrative, the reader discovers how industrialization and the devastating frost of 1956 forced thousands of families to abandon their homes in order to survive. A story that combines historical memory with social sensitivity, offering a profound look at a crucial period of the 20th century.
What is it about?
The novel is set in the 1950s, a decade marked by the onset of industrialization in post-war Spain. In the Terres de l'Ebre, the already precarious economic situation is aggravated by the frost of 1956, a devastating weather event that ruined harvests and drove many families to emigrate. The work chronicles the stories of these people, caught between the need to leave their roots behind and the hope for a better future in industrial cities. Through its protagonists, it explores harsh living conditions, the loss of rural identity, and the struggle for survival in a context of profound social change.
Main themes
- Rural emigration and uprooting in post-war Spain.
- The human impact of industrialization in the Terres de l'Ebre.
- Survival and resilience in the face of economic and climatic adversity.
- Historical memory of an exodus forced by hunger.
- Social transformation and the loss of peasant identity.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in the historical and social narrative of 20th-century Spain, especially those seeking to understand internal migrations and their consequences. It is also suitable for those who appreciate stories of human resistance and the portrait of an era of traumatic change, as well as for lovers of literature set in the Catalan territory.
What this book offers
- A human and intimate vision of a massive historical phenomenon such as rural emigration.
- Detailed context on life in the Terres de l'Ebre during the post-war period.
- A reflection on identity, home, and the capacity for adaptation.
- A narrative that combines collective memory with moving personal stories.
Technical specifications
- Author: ALIERN PONS, FRANCESCA
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NOTES DE COLOR
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2003
- Number of pages: 304
- Weight: 503 g
Editorial review
A novel that stands out for its ability to document a key episode in Spain's social history without losing its narrative momentum. The author succeeds in conveying the harshness of emigration with polished prose and deep respect for her characters. It is a recommended read for those who wish to explore the roots of the demographic and cultural changes of the 20th century from an intimate and realistic perspective.