![]() ![]() ![]() After an initial miscommunication, Adam and Isabel begin a romantic relationship. Through Jorge, Adam meets Isabel, who also works at the language school. Adam hangs out with Jorge’s friends from the language school where he works. Initially, Adam’s tutor Jorge is his only connection to Spanish sociality. He is provided a Spanish-language tutor to help with proficiency. He ignores invitations to participate in events held by the foundation for its fellows. Adam is well aware of the absurdity of his being in Spain on what amounts to an all-expenses paid, if no-frills, vacation. He keeps this defensive ironic remove from his work for much of the novel, which progresses roughly chronologically. In narration, Adam gives the impression that he is using the term “research” (1) somewhat ironically. The nature of Adam’s project is highly ambiguous. He is on a residency fellowship in Madrid, sponsored by a Spanish foundation for the arts. Adam is a poet from Topeka, Kansas, living in Providence, Rhode Island. Each chapter details the progression of the “research” (1) of Adam Gordon. Leaving the Atocha Station has five chapters. The following version of this book was used to create the guide: Lerner, Ben. ![]()
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