: A 19-year-old who, despite his wealthy upbringing, joins the Falange Española in 1934. Seeking a sense of belonging and spiritual discipline, he becomes a devoted follower of José Antonio Primo de Rivera.
The novel functions as a Bildungsroman (novel of formation) that examines how youthful idealism can lead to tragic political choices. Santander, 1936 - Alvaro Pombo.epub
Álvaro Pombo. Editorial Anagrama, Fiction - 336 pages. El protagonista de esta novela se llama Álvaro Pombo Caller, Google Books Santander, 1936: Pombo, Álvaro - Amazon.com : A 19-year-old who, despite his wealthy upbringing,
