Celia in the Revolution

Celia in the Revolution is the first major English translation of the final book in the "Celia" series by Elena Fortún. Set during the Spanish Civil War, it follows the protagonist Celia Gálvez de Montalbán, a precocious and rebellious girl from an affluent family. Celia is forced into a life of hardship, witnessing violence, executions, and bombings. Despite her struggles, she survives with determination, defiance, and dignity. The novel was written immediately after the war and was not published during Elena Fortún's lifetime due to censorship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2024
Publisher: Swan Isle Press

The captivating and profound "Celia" series by Elena Fortún reaches its thrilling conclusion with the first major English translation of the final book. Set during the tumultuous Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), "Celia in the Revolution" is the captivating final installment in a series of young adult novels penned by Encarnación Aragoneses, renowned as Elena Fortún. Fortún's protagonist, Celia Gálvez de Montalbán, is a precocious and rebellious young woman from a privileged background who fearlessly challenges authority and pursues her dreams, often leading her into unexpected trouble.Spanning over twenty remarkable novels, Celia's journey unfolds from age seven to adolescence, culminating in her seventeenth year, the age she portrays in this dark and inspiring novel about the war that transformed Spain. In this concluding chapter, Celia experiences an awakening that surpasses even her vivid imagination. The once carefree and innocent child, known for her playful fantasies, finds herself abruptly confronted with a world that has undergone a seismic shift. Surrounded by the horrors of war, Celia finds herself in the midst of a bloody conflict, the Spanish Civil War. As a young madrecita, responsible for caring for her two younger sisters since their mother's passing, Celia is thrust into a life of hardship, poverty, violence, executions, bombings, and death. Amidst her sorrows, Celia displays an unwavering courage and profound compassion, extending solace and care to virtually every war victim, regardless of their political affiliations, and despite the challenges she faces within herself. Despite the adversities she encounters, Celia remains resilient, defiant, and dignified. "Celia in the Revolution" was written immediately after the war, but it was not published during Elena Fortún's lifetime. It was only after the demise of the dictator, Francisco Franco, that this remarkable work saw the light of day.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 153 x 230 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781736189368
Edition number: New edition