Sara Gómez Seibane

Reseña de López, Marta. 2022. “Nuestros humildes renglones”. Cartas del exilio republicano español en Francia (1939-1940). Zaragoza (España): Institución Fernando el Católico.

Introduction

Reseña de lópez, marta. 2022. “nuestros humildes renglones”. Cartas del exilio republicano español en francia (1939-1940). Zaragoza (españa): institución fernando el católico.. Reseña del libro de Marta López sobre las cartas del exilio republicano español en Francia (1939-1940). Un testimonio histórico crucial.

Abstract

Review

The submission is clearly identified by its title as a review of Marta López's 2022 book, “Nuestros humildes renglones”. Cartas del exilio republicano español en Francia (1939-1940). This topic, focusing on the correspondence of Spanish Republican exiles in France, promises a compelling engagement with a critical period of Spanish and European history, highlighting primary source material. However, a significant and fundamental omission prevents any meaningful assessment of the review itself: the abstract is entirely missing from the provided submission. The absence of an abstract is a critical flaw for any journal submission, including a book review. An abstract serves as an essential synopsis, providing readers and reviewers with an immediate overview of the review's scope, its main arguments, the aspects of the book it chooses to emphasize, and the reviewer's overall critical assessment. Without this crucial element, it is impossible to gauge the reviewer's perspective on López's work, whether it focuses on the book's methodological strengths, its contribution to the historiography of exile, its interpretive frameworks, or any identified shortcomings. This lack of initial context makes it challenging to understand the scholarly contribution or focus of the submitted review. Consequently, a substantive evaluation of this submission cannot be provided at this stage. The abstract is indispensable for understanding the critical lens through which López's work is being examined and for determining the review's suitability for publication. I strongly recommend that the author furnish a comprehensive abstract detailing the review's focus, its key points of engagement with the book, and its overall critical stance. Once this fundamental component is provided, a proper and informed assessment of the review's merits can proceed.

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