discussion on the importance of the pastoral genre to early modern Spanish studies and supplements the ways in which these texts have conventionally been considered by Hispanists.  (less)

in specific literary and scientific texts. As literary criticism it seeks to illuminate similarities and differences in how science and scientists are pictured; as cultural history it follows the course of a centuries-long dialogue about Spain and science./DIV  (less)

sheds new light on the religious history of the Muslim minorities.  (less)

significance. It covers the famous and canonical texts of the most recent in Modern Spanish literature but also explores areas less well-known outside Spain (essays and editorials, queer narrative, new poetry, comics, and texts of the militant and reactionary Right). More space than is usual in literary histories is allowed for commentary on famous texts, but the book also makes room for the marginalized and for socially contextualized explorations of the interconnectedness of various forms of writing. The overall structure is not chronological but thematic, dealing with abstract and topical issues such as silence, the family, or realism.brNotes on Contributorsbr1. First Perspectives: Spains from 1939 to the 1990sbr2. Rewriting Historybr3. Reclaiming Historybr4. Keeping it in the Familybr5. Power and Disempowermentbr6. Languages of Silencebr7. Getting a Sense of Realitybr8. New Writing: New Spain?br9. Languages of Pleasurebr10. Through the KaleidoscopebrReferencesbrIndexbrbrChris Perriam is Professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Newcastle. Michael Thompson is Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Durham. Susan Frenk is Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Durham. Vanessa Knights is Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Newcastle.br  (less)

the history of this ancient narrative and its nature as cultural myth whose content is deemed essential to society. Using recent theories in the study of mythography, the relationship between the Adamic myth and Spanish society is explored in the works of individual Spanish authors. From the auto sacramental and the drama of Lope de Vega to the Neoclassical poetry of Alberto Lista and the Romantic epic of Espronceda, this work represents the first comprehensive study of this important theme in Spanish literature.  (less)

y Montalvo, better known as la Condesa de Merlin (1789-1852), is arguably one of Cuba's most engaging authors; yet until now her works have gone largely ignored.Born in colonial Havana to an aristocratic Creole family, the future countess of Merlin left Cuba for Spain at an early age. Later, her marriage to the French count Antoine Christophe Merlin and the invasion of French Napoleonic troops precipitated another move to France, where she became one of the belies dames of Paris and began her literary career. She returned only once to Cuba after the death of her husband in 1840, a journey that produced Viaje a la Habana. Upon her return to Paris, Merlin expanded this into La Havane, an ambitious three-volume account of the political, social, and economic organization of the island.From the viewpoint of feminist and psychoanalytical theory, Gender and Nationalism in Colonial Cuba brilliantly explores the many ways in which issues of gender have contributed to Merlin's virtual absence from the canons of literature and from the discourses on Cuban national identity. Merlin's double identity as both Cuban and French is symbolic of the Cuban exiled condition, a fact taken up by contemporary exiled Cuban writers who see the countess as an alter-ego.Mendez Rodenas seeks to restore Merlin as the first woman writer in Cuban literary history to articulate a sense of national identity, as well as being Cuba's firstfemale historian. She focuses on Merlin's travel writings because they examine such issues as slavery, independence, nationhood, the role of women, education, and local literature. In the process, she broadens our understanding of colonial Cuban history and expands our knowledge of the ways in which travel writing can influence a country's national literature. Mendez Rodenas convincingly installs Merlin's writings -- a little known collection of texts -- among the most important foundational works written by both men and women in nineteenth-century Latin America . -- Antonio Benitez-Rojo Amherst College Adriana Mendez Rodenas is to be credited for having recovered, single-handedly, an all but forgotten Cuban nineteenth-century figure. Her book on Merlin is an illuminating reflection in which the discourses of nation-formation, cultural translation, and gender identity fruitfully intersect . -- Sylvia Molloy New York University  (less)

historical personage, Rodrigo (Ruy) Díaz de Vivar, who lived from 1040-1099, this epic offers an important example of the interaction of history and literature in the Middle Ages. The Cid is best known for its interweaving of irony, heroic drama, and a rare strain of realism that incorporates multifaceted portraits of Moors, Jews, and Christians. One of the oldest Spanish documents in existence, it is also the only Spanish epic to have survived almost intact. It is contained in a fourteenth-century manuscript, which bears the date 1207, most likely referring to an earlier version of the poem that was copied in the later book. Several accounts of the Cid's life, however, exist before this epic poem was written in manuscript form. Two Latin poems, one written before the Cid's death, and the other just after, chronicle his life. He is mentioned in Arabic sources, and his fame endured throughout the Middle Ages in works of varying quality. The Cantar de mio Cid has been well-received as a work of literature for several centuries. The French dramatist Pierre Corneille's famous version of the poem (Le Cid, 1637) demonstrates its lasting popularity in Europe. Printed editions of the poem have existed since the eighteenth century; a ground breaking newer edition (1908) was published by the prominent Spanish medievalist Ramón....  (less)

its period and to relate it to contemporary tales by Lope de Vega, María de Zayas, and other masters of fiction after Cervantes. “This edition is of interest to students of Spanish Golden Age literature, women’s studies, and cultural studies.”—Carmen Chaves Tesser, Hispania.  (less)

and North America.Insightful Biographies:This impressive list includes Simon Bolivar, Fidel Castro, Roberto Clemente, Oscar de la Renta, Placido Domingo, Jose Ferrer, Vicente Fox, Alberto Gonzales, Che Guevara, Frida Kahlo, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Peron, Juan Ponce de Leon, Saint Martin de Porres, Carlos Santana, Sammy Sosa, and many others.Comprehensive Country Coverage:Tour the nations from Argentina to Venezuela, as well as World Heritage sites such as Cuzco in the Peruvian Andes, culturally rich Quito, massive Mexico City, and many other remarkable locations.Key Events:Review the history and culture of Hispanics and their impact on the world, from the Aztec and the Mayan civilizations to the Panama Canal, from the Spanish-American War to the Bay of Pigs invasion, from Latin American literature to Latin music, and much more.Fascinating Speeches, Writings, and Historical Documents:Gain a unique firsthand perspective on important events and debates from those who participated in them. Read a letter from the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes describing Mexico City to Emperor Charles V, king of Spain, or be captivated by the Nobel Prize lecture of writer Octavio Paz.Engaging Multimedia:Travel to the Mayan ruins, retrace the voyages of Christopher Columbus, or watch Argentine gauchos at work.System Requirements for Windows:Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP, or VistaPentium 350 MHz or faster processor128 MB RAM minimumInternet Explorer 5.5 or higher (or compatible browser)CD-ROM drive800x600 resolution, 16-bit colorSound card and speakers recommendedPrinter recommended System Requirements for Macintosh Mac OS 10.2 or higheriMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor128 MB RAM minimumSafari 1.0 or higher (or compatible browser. Note: this application does not work with Internet Explorer on the Mac)CD-ROM drive800x600 resolution, millions of colorsSound card and speakers recommendedPrinter recommended  (less)

and his voyages and times. The title of the set, Lost Paradises , refers to the cessation of the period during which all three traditions - Jewish, Muslim and Christian - worked together to create greatness. The music, pre-baroque and sounding very exotic indeed, is exquisitely performed, sometimes by itself and sometimes in conjunction with the reading of a text. The Moorish and Sephardic music is particularly colorful, but the more familiar, "early" music is just as ravishing. With repertoire both sacred and profane, featuring dances and dirges, Savall, in his notes, is attempting to make us pay heed to the past so that we may form our futures: This isn't as pedantic as it sounds, but it is certainly more than an afternoon of...  (less)