SPN 3011 The Spanish Golden Age
This course studies the historical, artistic and literary developments of Spain during the XVI and XVII centuries. We analyze masterpieces of different genres from the comedies of Lope de Vega to the poetry of Quevedo, Gongora and the mystics. Special emphasis will be made on the most important novel of this period, El Quijote, and the other works of Miguel de Cervantes. We will also go a step further and examine the enormous influence of the baroque aesthetic on modern and post-modern authors.
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