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The Siglo de Oro Begins: Picaros and Mystics—in Spanish with English Subtitles

At the onset of Spain’s Golden Age, the genres of pastoral fiction and mystic poetry attained their fullest expression while the picaresque story made its bracing debut. In this program, respected authorities scrutinize the lives and works of those who paved the way for Cervantes, Vega, and Góngora. Dramatic readings include excerpts from the anonymously written Lazarillo de Tormes, Mateo Alemán’s Guzmán de Alfarache, Jorge Montemayor’s Los Siete Libros de la Diana, and poems from Fray Luis de León and San Juan de la Cruz. A Films for the Humanities & Sciences Production. (50 minutes) Spanish with burned-in English subtitles.



 
    

Item#: BVL34334
Copyright date: ©2005
DVD (Chaptered) ISBN 978-1-4213-1480-8



Part of the Series : The Glories of Spanish Literature-in Spanish with English Subtitles
     
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Masters of the Spanish Word
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Examining the lives and accomplishments of major authors writing in Spanish, this five-part series offers remarkable insight into their poetic, dramatic, and fictional expression. Calderon de la Barca, Gustavo Becquer, Ruben Dario, and Rafael Alberti...(more details)
 
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La Espana de Felipe II: Un Imperio Sin Emperador-in Spanish with English Subtitles
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Philip II ruled over Spain at its peak of world influence...and at the start of its long slide from prominence. This program depicts the life and times of this absolutist monarch through dramatizations, artwork, and maps. High-profile topics, includi...(more details)
 
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The Generation of '98-in Spanish with English Subtitles
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A passionate dissatisfaction with Spain's immediate past and a keen awareness of the need for a rebirth of spirit and letters was a mindset held in common by a disparate group of writers later renowned as the Generation of '98. They also enjoyed a sh...(more details)
 
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Apogee of the Golden Age-in Spanish with English Subtitles

During the 17th century, Spain witnessed a flowering of letters that was nourished by religious zeal, epic adventures, and a new sense of realism. In this program, leading scholars provide insights into the writings and personalities of Miguel de Cer...(more details)
 
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The Middle Ages: From Anonymity to Authorship-in Spanish with English Subtitles

The 13th and 14th centuries saw a remarkable cultural flowering under Alfonso X and the appearance of Spain's first important literary achievements. In this program, leading scholars compare and contrast the writings of the masters of the late Middle...(more details)
 
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