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The Renaissance: From Courtly Tradition to Loco Amor—in Spanish with English Subtitles

Despite the dampening effects of the Inquisition and the Counter-Reformation, the Renaissance gave a powerful impetus to learning and experimentation—and in the process ensconced Castilian as the language of choice for both poetry and prose. In this program, renowned experts place the masters of the Renaissance within the context of their times. Dramatic readings include excerpts from Fernando de Rojas’s La Celestina, Juan Alfonso de Baena’s Cancionero de Baena, the Marqués de Santillana’s Diálogo de Bias Contra Fortuna, Jorge Manrique’s Coplas a la Muerte del Maestre Don Rodrigo, and selected romanceros. A Films for the Humanities & Sciences Production. (50 minutes) Spanish with burned-in English subtitles.



 
    

Item#: BVL34333
Copyright date: ©2005
DVD (Chaptered) ISBN 978-1-4213-1479-2



Part of the Series : The Glories of Spanish Literature-in Spanish with English Subtitles
     
DVD (Chaptered) $169.95


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