Contramaestre English Version May 2014

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Set against the backdrop of the July Revolution of 1830 in France, the narrative follows Carlos Manuel de Céspedes y Quesada and his wife María del Carmen as they host prominent Cuban intellectuals in Paris. Among their guests are Domingo Del Monte, Miguel Aldama, and the celebrated poet Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda. This gathering of brilliant minds explores the complexities of identity, culture, and politics during a transformative period for Cuba, the last Spanish colony in the Americas, highlighting their discussions and interactions in the vibrant City of Lights.