by Pedro Sainz Rodríguez · Planeta · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788432058622
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Semblanzas is a book written by Pedro Sainz Rodríguez and published by Planeta in 1988. This book, belonging to the Espejo de España collection, offers a look at the most prominent figures of 20th-century Spanish culture through the author's personal impressions. It includes facsimiles of letters and photographs, providing an intimate and personal view of the portrayed characters. With a prologue by José María de Areilza and an epilogue by Luis María Ansón, this paperback edition has 216 pages and is part of the Biografías y memorias series.
Pedro Sainz Rodríguez was a Spanish writer, philologist, publisher and politician, an adviser to Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and one of the main architects of the reign of Juan Carlos I of Spain and the Spanish transition to democracy. Within the wide coalition of right-wing opinion that was the early movement behind Francisco Franco he was the leading figure of the monarchist wing. In terms of character Sainz Rodríguez was noted for his quick wit, whilst physically he was known for his obesity.
