And here I thought the streets of Barcelona couldn’t get any prettier… then April 23rd comes along.  Sant Jordi, or the Day of Saint George is a holiday much like Valentine’s Day in the US.  The story is that St. George slayed the dragon to save a princess and after killing the beast he handed the maiden a single rose. The men of Barcelona stop at stalls located all over the city purchasing stems for significant others, family and friends which tallies up to about 6 million roses sold in one day.  Women return the favor by giving their sweethearts a book.  So, what’s the connection with literature?  April 23rd…