by Carmen Martín Gaite · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433921482
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In 'Usos amorosos de la postguerra española', Carmen Martín Gaite reconstructs the domestic history of the early years of the Spanish post-war period. Through sentimental advice columns, magazines, and political speeches, the author analyzes how the restriction and rationing imposed by the Franco regime affected the love relationships of the time. The work explores the situation of women, educated to pretend and whose main objective was marriage, as well as that of men, divided between decency and sin. This essay, which constitutes a major work of Spanish essay literature, was awarded the XV Anagrama Essay Prize.
Carmen Martín Gaite was a Spanish author who wrote many novels, short stories, screenplays, and essays across multiple genres. Her work has received significant recognition: in 1957, she was awarded the Premio Nadal for Entre visillos; in 1988 she won the Prince of Asturias Award;in 1992 she received the Premio Castilla y León de las Letras, and she also was awarded the Premio Acebo de Honor for her life's work.
