Europe - Civilization, Spain - History - General & Miscellaneous, Spain - Travel
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Overview
"It is a terrific idea, executed beautifully.... The selections are short, delicious little bites, like the tapas that keep the traveler going through the protracted ritual of the late Spanish evening [an] extremely accessible and at the same time wonderfully intelligent book."- Gail Bryan, Harvard Review Notable authors include: Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Calvin Trillin, Barbara Kingsolver, Colm T-ib'n, and Robert Elms.Spain is an enigma, not one but many lands, with a history of conquest and re-conquest that still resonates throughout the country, a place where Catholic cathedrals tower beside Moorish minarets. This anthology includes musings on all aspects of this diverse country by such noted authors as Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Calvin Trillin, Colm Toibin, and Barbara Kingsolver.
Editorials
Library Journal
This is the sixth in the "Traveler's Tales" series, whose unifying theme is the presentation of the character of a country by a compilation of nonfiction essays. For Spain, we have selections on, among other things, bullfighting, food, tourism, Don Quixote, flamenco, and King Juan Carlos by unknown as well as familiar authors. The editors' stated goal is to give insight into Spain through anecdote rather than information. The book is for the reader who has already been to Spain as well as the new visitor. Each selection has interesting sidebars from other authors. Some illustrations are included, and a map of the country will be printed in the published version. Very well organized and selected, this is highly recommended for travel collections.-Mary Ann Parker, Dept. of Water Resources Law Lib., Sacramento, Cal.Book Details
Published
October 1, 1995
Publisher
Travelers' Tales,U.S.
Pages
495
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781885211071