Tag: nonfiction

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Last boarding call

Ana

Saying goodbye at the airport was emotionally challenging, with excitement mixed with anxiety.

English

Finding echoes of the past in Santa María del Mar

Ana

My grandfather Salvador's stories of Barcelona and his experiences during the Spanish Civil War shaped my perception of Barcelona. Inspired by a novel, I visit Santa María del Mar, appreciating its history and connecting with my Catalan roots.

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Exploring the Mysteries of Sintra’s Castle of the Moors

Ana

A visit to the Moorish Castle in Sintra, Portugal. The journey from the train station involves passing historical sites. It highlights the castle's medieval architecture, and its history of conquest.

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Exploring London: Denmark Street

Ana

In London, we explored notable spots like Denmark Street, significant for its musical history and as a filming location for the BBC series Strike.

Español

Los canales británicos y cómo funciona una esclusa

Ana

Los canales del Reino Unido, surgidos durante la Revolución Industrial, facilitaron el transporte de materiales y productos al conectar ríos y regiones. Las esclusas, elementos clave en su funcionamiento, permiten a los barcos superar diferencias de nivel. Hoy, algunos viven en botes en estos canales, disfrutando de un estilo de vida único.

English

Is Mary Barton a Conventional Victorian Heroine?

Ana

Mary Barton is many things, but she is not a conventional Victorian heroine. She may be perceived as the typical Victorian female character at first: young, beautiful, vain, and set on making an advantageous marriage above her station. But Mary evolves and grows as the story progresses. The insights she gains and the actions she… Continue reading Is Mary Barton a Conventional Victorian Heroine?