Representations of the Cuban and Philippine Insurrections on the Spanish stage, 1887-1898 / D.J. O'Connor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walker, D. J. (Dolores J.), 1936-

Language:

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Spanish drama--19th century--History and criticism.

Spanish drama.

Spanish-American War, 1898--Literature and the war.

Spanish-American War, 1898.

Physical Description:

xvii, 237 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Other Title:

Representations of the Cuban & Philippine Insurrections on the Spanish stage, 1887-1898

Place of Publication:

Tempe, Ariz. : Bilingual Press/Editorial Bilingüe, [2001]

Language Note:

Critical material in English; text of one play presented unabridged and in Spanish only.

Summary:

Representations of the Cuban and Philippine Insurrections on the Spanish Stage 1887-1898 examines sixteen plays -- eleven of which were lost until the author uncovered them in her research -- from the period just before and during the Spanish-American War. O'Connor sheds light on the intellectual and political environment underlying the Spanish crisis of conscience that gave rise to the literature of the Generation of 1898 and gives insight into how the Spanish stage served as a potent propaganda vehicle. This readable history addresses conflicts between civic duty and family responsibility, racial prejudice, the roles of women, and nationalism. One play from the period, Quince bajas!, is presented in its entirety.

Contents:

Part I The Topical Theater and Propaganda in Spain 1

The Genero Chico as a Vehicle for Propaganda in Spain and the Colonies 2

Public and Private Theatrical Performances 6

The Theater and Public Opinion 7

Public Opinion, the Theater, the Press, and the Elite 9

Regeneration through the Theater 26

Censorship and the Theater as a Site for Public Affirmation or Protest 28

Part II The Plays 45

Cuba libre 1887 45

A Cuba y viva Espana! 1895 60

Familia y patria 1896 60

Espana en Cuba 1896 68

Cuba 1896 69

Sacrificios heroicos! 1897 75

Los dramas de la guerra 1897 85

Filipinas por Espana 1897 88

Muerte de Maceo 1897 108

Marta y Maria o la muerte de Maceo 1897 113

Un alcalde en la manigua 1898 116

El padre Juanico 1898 117

Aun hay patria, Veremundo 1898 122

El manton de Manila 1898 124

Gigantes y cabezudos 1898 125

Quince bajas! 1898 130

L'Heroe 139

Quince bajas! 161.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-232) and index.

ISBN:

0927534924

OCLC:

43859488