The Literary History Of Spanish America

by Alfred Coester

Book Overview

The Literary History of Spanish America is a comprehensive book written by Alfred Coester that delves into the literary traditions and evolution of Spanish America. The book provides a detailed account of the literary movements, trends, and writers that have shaped the literary landscape of Spanish America from the pre-Columbian era to the contemporary times. The book starts with a brief introduction to the historical and cultural context of Spanish America and how it has impacted the literary traditions of the region. It then moves on to explore the indigenous literary traditions that existed before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors and how they have influenced the modern literary works of the region. The book further examines the colonial period and the emergence of Baroque literature in Spanish America. It also covers the Romantic movement, the Modernist movement, and the avant-garde literature of the 20th century. The Literary History of Spanish America also provides a critical analysis of the works of some of the most prominent writers of the region, including Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Octavio Paz, Jorge Luis Borges, and Pablo Neruda. The book also explores the themes and motifs that are common in the literature of Spanish America, such as magical realism, identity, and social justice. Overall, The Literary History of Spanish America is an essential book for anyone interested in the literary traditions and evolution of Spanish America. It provides a comprehensive overview of the literary movements, trends, and writers that have shaped the region's literary landscape and is an excellent resource for students, scholars, and literary enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163304557
• ISBN13: 9781163304556
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"