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Apogee of the Golden Age—in Spanish

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 Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and other giants of Spanish literature. Dramatic readings include excerpts from Cervantes’ Don Quijote and Los Trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda, Vega’s Fuenteovejuna, Tirso de Molina’s El Burlador de Sevilla, Calderón de la Barca’s La Vida Es Sueño, and Francisco de Quevedo’s "Poderoso Caballero Es Don Dinero." (Spanish, 50 minutes)



 
                

Item#: BVL30149
Copyright date: ©2002
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6431-1



Part of the Series : The Glories of Spanish Literature-in Spanish
     
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Introduction to Spanish Literature-in Spanish
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Characterized by expressions of individuality, popularismo, criticism, stoicism, humor, piety, and dignity, the literature of Spain spans ten centuries, includes some of history's most significant writers, and contains landmark works of every major l...(more details)
 
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The Siglo de Oro Begins: Picaros and Mystics-in Spanish
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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 w...(more details)
 
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The 19th Century: Romanticism and Realism-in Spanish
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Despite the political and economic chaos of the 19th century-or perhaps because of it-this period produced brilliant literature while setting the stage for the Generation of '98. In this program, respected authorities elaborate on the lives and works...(more details)
 
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The Middle Ages: From Anonymity to Authorship-in Spanish
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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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The Renaissance: From Courtly Tradition to Loco Amor-in Spanish
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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 ...(more details)
 
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