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Divorce in Spain, by Carmen de Burgos (1904): An English Translation & New Spanish Edition

Carmen de Burgos’s works on divorce in early 20th-century Spain are now available in English and Spanish editions. The volumes capture the historic debate on divorce and its impact on the feminist movement. Burgos, a prominent early feminist, used her influence as a columnist to prompt public debate on divorce and played a pivotal role in the eventual legalization of divorce in the 1930s. Her unique approach and influence on the early Spanish feminist movement are detailed in these volumes, which are available for purchase through the MLA Bookstore. Continue reading

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