(Based on Castles in Spain - Collection of Essays, 1920s)
The title essay and others in this collection often discuss idealism, progress, and the future of society. Galsworthy uses the metaphor of "Castles in Spain" to examine:
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The literal architectural history of Spain.
2
The often-unreachable nature of utopian ideals and the gap between aspirational visions and flawed reality in social and political reform.
3
The practical steps required for building physical structures.
4
The ease with which grand societal dreams are achieved.