Considering and interpreting leisure: pastimes, entertainments, hobbies and addictions in the Barcelona of 1900

• Main Author: Teresa-M. Sala (coord.) (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Publicacions i Edicions de la Universitat de Barcelona 2013
• Series: Col·lecció Singularitats
• Subjects: History of art / art & design styles; Barcelona (Catalunya); Lleure; Llibres electrònics; Modernisme; Afeccions; Espectacles; Usos i costums
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

In the throes of modernization, the Barcelona of 1900 was buzzing with energy and an unprecedented culture of leisure emerged. The city's residents made full use of their free time, forging relationships with one another through a highly varied range of initiatives and activities, taking advant...