Historical memory, critical reception, Spanish Historical Memory Act, ideologies

En el presente ensayo el autor reflexiona sobre la recepción crítica de la novela de la memoria histórica que, al igual que su objeto de estudio, goza de una enorme popularidad tanto en el ambiente académico como en toda la sociedad española. Comentando citas sacadas de estudios críticos el autor demuestra una fuerte impronta ideológica que rodea el concepto de la memoria histórica y polemiza con la puesta en práctica de dicho concepto.

The author of this essay reflects on a critical reception of the concept of historical memory employed in novels which in the same way as its object of study enjoys great popularity both in academia and the entire Spanish society. Through commenting on the selected excerpts from critical studies, the author shows that there is a strong ideological imprint revolving around the concept and argues against its putting into practice.