The Great Journalist in Spain by Eugene Field
The narrative revolves around a romantic and idealized portrayal of the journalist's profession, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. The protagonist, an American journalist, travels to Spain to cover the conflict, where he becomes embroiled in the war effort and falls in love with a woman involved with the Republican forces.
By Eugene Field · First published 1899 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Travel Literature · 325 words
First lines
Good editor Dana -- God bless him, we say -- / Will soon be afloat on the main, / Will be steaming away / Through the mist and the spray / To the sensuous climate of Spain.
Strange sights shall he see in that beautiful land / Which is famed for its soap and its Moor, / For, as we understand, / The scenery is grand / Though the system of railways is poor.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Travel Literature, Lyric, Humor
- Length: 325 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Satire — The poem humorously critiques aspects of travel and romanticizes Spain, reflecting satirical elements.
- Travel Literature — The poem describes the journey and experiences in Spain, characteristic of travel writing.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal feelings and emotions related to the beauty of Spain.
Tags
Travelogue · Non-fiction · Journalism · Autobiography · Memoir · Spain · Culture · History · 19th century · American abroad · Expatriate life · Adventure