Biography – Luis de Castresana

Biography – Luis de Castresana

A brief resource exploring the life and literary contributions of Spanish author Luis de Castresana.

This biography outlines the key stages of Castresana’s life, including his experience as a child evacuee during the Spanish Civil War, his career as a journalist and novelist, and his lasting impact on 20th-century Spanish literature. Special attention is given to El otro árbol de Guernica, his most acclaimed novel.

Key features:

Overview of Castresana’s early life, exile, and education abroad

Summary of his career in journalism and literature

Focus on El otro árbol de Guernica and its autobiographical elements

Mention of other notable works and literary awards

Brief insight into his work as a painter and cultural commentator

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.