by Carmen Martín Gaite · Editorial Anagrama · tapa dura · ISBN 9788433900876
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In 'Usos amorosos del dieciocho en España', Carmen Martín Gaite analyzes the changes in Spanish customs during the 18th century, from the rise of 'courtship' to the influence of the Bourbons. It examines the loss of traditional honor, the emergence of consumer society, and the first manifestations of marital unease, offering a historical, linguistic, and literary view of the era. This study, considered essential for understanding the reigns of Charles III and Charles IV, stands out for its stimulating and varied narrative approach.
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.
