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This work seems to be as much about Cercas as it does about Mena. Cercas, towards the end of the book, writes with loftier ambitions. He uses Mena as a symbol for all his ancestors. He sees himself as the author of his ancestors, the one to tell their stories. To write a story, you must give part of yourself to the narrative. Perhaps, somewhat selfishly, by immortalising his great uncle, Cercas aims to immortalise himself and his family.
If you enjoyed '' Lord Of All the Dead'' by Javier Cercas and want to read more about the Spanish Civil War and Spain under Francisco Franco, you might enjoy [[Franco's Crypt: Spanish Culture and Memory Since 1936 by Jeremy Treglown]]. We also have a review of [[The Impostor by Javier Cercas and Frank Wynne (translator)]].
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