Santander, 1936 - Alvaro Pombo.epub -

The novel functions as a Bildungsroman (novel of formation) that examines how youthful idealism can lead to tragic political choices.

: Alvarín’s mother, a successful fashion designer in Paris who remains physically distant but maintains a constant epistolary connection with her son. Historical and Literary Context Santander, 1936 - Alvaro Pombo.epub

: The novel concludes with the outbreak of the Civil War, leading to Alvarín’s imprisonment and eventual death on the prison ship Alfonso Pérez . The novel functions as a Bildungsroman (novel of

Álvaro Pombo. Editorial Anagrama, Fiction - 336 pages. El protagonista de esta novela se llama Álvaro Pombo Caller, Google Books Santander, 1936: Pombo, Álvaro - Amazon.com Álvaro Pombo

: The story contrasts the "peaceful" monarchical past of Santander—once the summer residence of Alfonso XIII—with the high-tension provincial atmosphere of the Second Republic.

: A 19-year-old who, despite his wealthy upbringing, joins the Falange Española in 1934. Seeking a sense of belonging and spiritual discipline, he becomes a devoted follower of José Antonio Primo de Rivera.