The Challenges of Uncertainty: An Introduction to Seventeenth-Century Spanish Literature

by Jeremy Robbins

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

This original and lucidly written book introduces the reader to the Baroque, the richest period of Spanish literature and culture. Jeremy Robbins shows how its creativity responded directly to the unprecedented sense of uncertainty fostered by developments across Europe. He argues that it was above all this scepticism which led Spaniards to employ literature and art to question the boundaries of reality and illusion. The result was the creation of...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0847693279

ISBN13:9780847693276

Release Date:March 1999

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Length:160 Pages

Weight:0.79 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.7" x 8.8"

Related Subjects

Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

The Challenges of Uncertainty: An Introduction to Seventeenth-Century Spanish Literature

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us