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In Pagan Spain, Richard Wright offers a penetrating look at Spain during the post‑war era, combining vivid first‑person observations with historical analysis and journalistic commentary. The book presents a sociological critique of the country’s corrupt governance and social conditions while also serving as a descriptive travelogue of Spanish life, culture, and landscapes.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Richard Wright
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