The Cambridge Companion To Modern Spanish Culture
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| Author | : David T. Gies |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 1999-02-25 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780521574297 |
This book offers a comprehensive account of modern Spanish culture, tracing its dramatic and often unexpected development from its beginnings after the Revolution of 1868 to the present day. Specially-commissioned essays by leading experts provide analyses of the historical and political background of modern Spain, the culture of the major autonomous regions (notably Castile, Catalonia, and the Basque Country), and the country's literature: narrative, poetry, theatre and the essay. Spain's recent development is divided into three main phases: from 1868 to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War; the period of the dictatorship of Francisco Franco; and the post-Franco arrival of democracy. The concept of 'Spanish culture' is investigated, and there are studies of Spanish painting and sculpture, architecture, cinema, dance, music, and the modern media. A chronology and guides to further reading are provided, making the volume an invaluable introduction to the politics, literature and culture of modern Spain.
| Author | : John King |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2004-04 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780521636513 |
| Author | : Harriet Turner |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 348 |
| Release | : 2003-09-11 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 9780521778152 |
The Cambridge Companion to the Spanish Novel presents the development of the modern Spanish novel from 1600 to the present. Drawing on the combined legacies of Don Quijote and the traditions of the picaresque novel, these essays focus on the question of invention and experiment, on what constitutes the singular features of evolving fictional forms. It examines how the novel articulates the relationships between history and fiction, high and popular culture, art and ideology, and gender and society. Contributors highlight the role played by historical events and cultural contexts in the elaboration of the Spanish novel, which often takes a self-conscious stance toward literary tradition. Topics covered include the regional novel, women writers, and film and literature. This companionable survey, which includes a chronology and guide to further reading, conveys a vivid sense of the innovative techniques of the Spanish novel and of the debates surrounding it.
| Author | : Michael Higgins |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2010-08-19 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1139827952 |
British culture today is the product of a shifting combination of tradition and experimentation, national identity and regional and ethnic diversity. These distinctive tensions are expressed in a range of cultural arenas, such as art, sport, journalism, fashion, education, and race. This Companion addresses these and other major aspects of British culture, and offers a sophisticated understanding of what it means to study and think about the diverse cultural landscapes of contemporary Britain. Each contributor looks at the language through which culture is formed and expressed, the political and institutional trends that shape culture, and at the role of culture in daily life. This interesting and informative account of modern British culture embraces controversy and debate, and never loses sight of the fact that Britain and Britishness must always be understood in relation to the increasingly international context of globalisation.
| Author | : David T. Gies |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 906 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 9780521806183 |
| Author | : Philip Swanson |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2010-07-01 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1139828010 |
Gabriel García Márquez is Latin America's most internationally famous and successful author, and a winner of the Nobel Prize. His oeuvre of great modern novels includes One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera. His name has become closely associated with Magical Realism, a phenomenon that has been immensely influential in world literature. This Companion, first published in 2010, includes new and probing readings of all of García Márquez's works, by leading international specialists. His life in Colombia, the context of Latin American history and culture, key themes in his works and their critical reception are explored in detail. Written for students and readers of García Márquez, the Companion is accessible for non-Spanish speakers and features a chronology and a guide to further reading. This insightful and lively book will provide an invaluable framework for the further study and enjoyment of this major figure in world literature.
| Author | : Dwight F. Reynolds |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2015-04-02 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0521898072 |
An accessible and wide-ranging survey of modern Arab culture covering political, intellectual and social aspects.
| Author | : Louise D'Arcens |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2016-03-10 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 110708671X |
An introduction to medievalism offering a balance of accessibility and sophistication, with comprehensive overviews as well as detailed case studies.
| Author | : Anthony J. Cascardi |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 265 |
| Release | : 2002-10-17 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 0521663873 |
Don Quixote de la Mancha (1605) is one of the classic texts of Western literature and the foundation of European fiction. Yet Cervantes himself remains an enigmatic figure. The Cambridge Companion to Cervantes offers a comprehensive treatment of Cervantes life and work, including his lesser known writing. The essays, by some of the most outstanding scholars in the field, cover the historical and political context of Cervantes writing, his place in Renaissance culture, and the role of his masterpiece, Don Quixote, in the formation of the modern novel. They draw on contemporary critical perspectives to shed new light on Cervantes work, including the Exemplary Novels , the plays and dramatic interludes, and the long romances, Galatea and Persiles. The volume provides useful supporting material for students; suggestions for further reading, a detailed chronology, a complete list of his published writings, an overview of translations and editions, and a guide to electronic resources.
| Author | : Dominic Keown |
| Publisher | : Tamesis Books |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1855662272 |
This volume attempts to equip the English-speaking reader with a fuller understanding of the uniqueness and quality of the culture of Catalonia by providing a comprehensive portfolio of the creative contribution of the nation across a broad spectrum of achievement.
