The challenges of uncertainty : an introduction to seventeenth-century Spanish literature / Jeremy Robbins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Robbins, Jeremy, 1965-

Series:

New readings (Rowan and Littlefield, inc.)

New readings : introductions to European literature and culture

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616.

Spanish literature--Classical period, 1500-1700--History and criticism.

Spanish literature.

Spanish poetry--Classical period, 1500-1700--History and criticism.

Spanish poetry.

Spanish drama--Classical period, 1500-1700--History and criticism.

Spanish drama.

Baroque literature--History and criticism.

Baroque literature.

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616--Influence.

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de.

Physical Description:

160 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Other Title:

Introduction to seventeenth-century Spanish literature

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD. : Rowman & Littlefield, 1998.

Summary:

This original and lucidly written book introduces the reader to the Baroque, the richest period of Spanish literature and culture, considering in detail works by the major novelists, dramatists, poets, and painters. Part of its novel approach is the attention the author gives to key issues such as honour and identity, the influence of social and literary institutions like the court and the church, and the place of women as both creators and consumers of culture. It also considers neglected literary forms, such as the aphorism and the emblem, as well as the immensely popular and influential political and moral writings of the day. A comprehensive glossary to major and minor figures is included.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0847693279

0847693287

OCLC:

40827496