Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer: Biography of a Legend and His Ghosts

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer was the first adult author that many Spanish-speaking people read as teenagers. For many of them, he was a platonic love of their youth. Bécquer, the greatest representative of Spanish Romanticism, is much more than a classic author. His life, his work, his moving verses, his magical influence, and the beauty of his entire works have captured the imagination of millions of people. Today, we’re going to bring you a new perspective, somewhat different from what his biographers have often told us. We’re going to look at a version of his life and work that’s revolutionizing our…