Yo fui feliz en la guerra

Synopsis of Yo fui feliz en la guerra

«Yo fui feliz en la guerra» is the memoir by Chumy Chúmez, published by Plaza & Janés in paperback (206 pages, in Spanish).

The author blends memories and fantasies from his childhood during the Spanish Civil War. Through a child's eyes, scenes marked by fear and irrationality appear, where the grotesque combines with an innocent gaze. The humorous and nostalgic tone turns collective trauma into a deeply personal account.

First edition published in 1986; work catalogued as personal narrative about the Spanish Civil War.

For readers interested in testimonies of the Spanish Civil War and memoirs with dark humour.