In España, Santiago Alba Rico weaves an intimate and reflective narrative on Spanish identity. Throughout its pages, the author examines how the nation has forged and lost its shared myths, from the War of Independence to contemporary moments like Iniesta's goal. With prose that oscillates between personal essay and historical chronicle, Alba Rico invites readers to question the cultural and political constructs that have defined Spain, exploring themes such as the expulsion of Jews and Moors, the left's rejection of literary symbols, and the complexities of the democratic transition.