Historia de una Pasion Argentina

Buenos Aires-Mexico: Espasa-Calpe Argentina, S.A., 1969. Later printing. 12mo pocket book in blue and white printed jacket; 159 pages; adverts;18 cm. Very thin and neat underlining in red ink intermittently and sparsely throughout; else very tight and clean. About near fine thus. Exerior, including jacket, appears as new. . Paperback.

in Spanish. "Historia de una pasión argentina (1937) by Eduardo Mallea is a seminal novel exploring Argentina’s national identity through a deeply introspective and philosophical lens. The novel follows the journey of its protagonist, Rafael, as he grapples with the spiritual and cultural crisis of the country. Mallea contrasts two Argentinas: one rooted in authentic tradition and intellectual depth, and another marked by superficiality and materialism. Rich in psychological and lyrical intensity, the novel is both a critique and a lament for a nation in search of its soul, solidifying Mallea’s place in Argentine literature.