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Mercè Picornell's "Sumar les restes. Ruïnes i mals endreços en la cultura catalana postfranquista" explores the role of ruins in post-Franco Catalan culture, contrasting the perception of classical ruins as heritage with modern ruins seen as waste. The work critiques the historiographical narratives that often overlook cultural contradictions and marginal voices, arguing for a re-evaluation of Catalan cultural continuity through a 'ruinous perspective'. The analysis includes discussions on significant artistic expressions and the implications of cultural normalization processes, placing emphasis on the necessity of embracing contradictions for a fuller understanding of cultural identity.