Embodying Memory in Contemporary Spain

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Focusing on the emergence of memory discourse in Spain since the turn of the millennium, the book explores significant themes such as recent grave exhumations and the "Law of Historical Memory." It analyzes various forms of media, including photography, literature, film, television, and comics, to challenge the perception of Spanish history as pathological. Through this multifaceted approach, it offers a fresh perspective on how memory and historical narratives are constructed and understood in contemporary Spain.