Mare Nostrum (Our Sea)

Vicente Blasco Ibáñez (1867–1928) was a prominent Spanish novelist, journalist, and politician, renowned for his vivid depictions of life in early 20th-century Spain and his keen eye for detail. Born in Valencia, Blasco Ibáñez's early involvement in politics, particularly his advocacy for Republicanism, greatly influenced his literary work. He was a prolific writer, with a rich oeuvre that extends...