{"product_id":"9788497912006","title":"Soft soap","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSabó moll\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural emigration and uprooting in post-war Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human impact of industrialization in the Terres de l'Ebre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival and resilience in the face of economic and climatic adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory of an exodus forced by hunger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial transformation and the loss of peasant identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA human and intimate vision of a massive historical phenomenon such as rural emigration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed context on life in the Terres de l'Ebre during the post-war period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on identity, home, and the capacity for adaptation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines collective memory with moving personal stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: ALIERN PONS, FRANCESCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NOTES DE COLOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 304\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 503 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405156409691,"sku":"9788497912006","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791200.jpg?v=1781824176","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497912006","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}