Considering and interpreting leisure. Pastimes, entertainments, hobbies and addictions in the Barcelona of 1900 (ePub): Pastimes, entertainments, hobbies and addictions in the Barcelona of 1900

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 advantage of existing opportunities and creating new ones. In addition to the traditional celebration of civic