The Formation of the Child in Early Modern Spain. Edited by Grace E. Coolidge

by Grace E Coolidge

Drawing on history, literature, and art to explore childhood in early modern Spain, the contributors to this collection argue that early modern Spaniards conceptualized childhood as a distinct and discrete stage in life which necessitated special care and concern. The volume contrasts the didactic use of art and literature with historical accounts of actual children, and analyzes children in a wide range of contexts including the royal court, the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138269549
• ISBN13: 9781138269545
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"