El alma castellana
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El alma castellana (1900), translated as "The Castilian Soul," is a work by the Spanish writer Azorín. It is a collection of essays that, along with his novels and other essay collections, aimed to revitalize Spanish life and letters at the turn of the 20th century. Azorín, a key figure of the Generation of '98, sought to illuminate what he believed to be the enduring values within Spanish culture. Through subtle prose, El alma castellana reconstructs the spirit of Spanish life, guiding the reader's perception by the evocative power of its writing. This work, alongside others like La ruta de Don Quijote, contributed to a renewed appreciation for Spanish classics and the essence of Spanish identity.12
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