The Soul of Spain

The Soul of Spain by Havelock Ellis is a non-fiction book that explores the cultural, historical, and social aspects of Spain. The author, a British writer and social reformer, provides a detailed account of his travels throughout Spain, describing the country's people, customs, and traditions. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Spanish life, including religion, art, literature, and politics. Ellis also delves into the history of Spain, from the Roman Empire to the Spanish Civil War, and discusses the country's unique blend of cultures, including the influence of the Moors and the Catholic Church. The Soul of Spain is a fascinating and insightful look into one of Europe's most complex and intriguing countries, written by a knowledgeable and passionate observer.1920. Although the author tried to approach, as well as he can and from many different sides, a few of the manifold aspects of the Spanish spirit, he is well aware how inadequate and superficial his attempt must appear to those among us who have devoted their lives to the study of Spain. This book is not put forward as an indiscriminate recommendation to visit Spain. Spain is not an easy land to comprehend, even for intelligent visitors, and, taken as a whole, it is by no means a land for those who attach primary importance to comfort and facile enjoyment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.