A comprehensive account of modern Spanish culture from its beginnings in the Revolution of 1868 to the present day. Essays analyze the historical and political background of modern Spain, the culture of major regions, and the country's literature.
Insight into recent cultural and political developments within Spain. Coverage spans from the end of the Civil War in 1939 to the present day, with emphasis on the changes following the demise of the Franco dictatorship in 1975.
This book reflects the changes that have taken place in cultural theory and literary criticism since the latter part of the twentieth century. It places major authors in the complex cultural and historical contexts that have compelled their distinctive fiction, essays, and poetry. It provides the historical background to help the reader understand the people and culture that have defined Latin American literature and its reception.