Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell
This book is why I decided to study abroad in Barcelona. Orwell writes about his time fighting in the Spanish Civil War, stationed in Barcelona. It explains the Civil War extremely well, which can be particularly confusing, and the Catalan spirit that raged during the war, as well as survived the Franco years.
Barcelona by Robert Hughes
Uh yeah, I never actually finished this book, but it provides the most extensive and readable history of the city. I highly recommend it to anyone who will actually be living or visiting the city. I think it would just make me sad reading it now.
Visca Barca!
Also, if you just want to read about Spain, Hemingway has some pretty bomb books about the country. He was a reporter during the Spanish Civil War. He also liked bull fighting! Neat-o!
One of his most famous short stories is "Hills like White Elephants," also set in Spain. Google it!
Hasta luego!
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