Ramón José Sender

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Ramón José Sender (February 3, 1901 - January 15, 1982) was a Spanish novelist, essayist and journalist. He left Spain after the Spanish Civil War in 1938, and became an American citizen eight years later. His works include La Tesis de Nancy, about the experiences of a young American student in Spain and Nancy, and the Réquiem por un Campesino Español. La Tesis de Nancy is widely read by Spanish students. The book is a true account based upon a series of letters written by Nancy (originally in English) from Nancy to her aunt. At the time Nancy was studying and living in Spain. She shared with her aunt the love for learning and exploring the Spanish language.