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The Glories of Spanish Literature

Glories of Spanish literature

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 02, 2012.

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Spain's Literary Spirit (3:53) -- Early Spanish Literature (2:17) -- Epics, Popular Literature, Catalan (3:24) -- National and Regional Literature (2:16) -- Surrealism and Futurism (3:06) -- Spanish Modernism (3:22) -- Basque Language and Literature (6:12) -- New Literature Expands (4:42) -- Emergence of Gallego (3:02) -- Literature of Gallego (3:28) -- More Literary Themes in Gallego (2:14) -- Gallego in the Twentieth Century (6:55) -- Spain's Unique Literary Tradition (1:28) -- Credits: Introduction to Spanish Literature (1:41)

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Characterized by expressions of individuality, popularismo, criticism, stoicism, humor, piety, and dignity, the literature of Spain spans ten centuries, includes some of history's most significant writers, and contains landmark works of every major literary genre. This program provides an overview of Iberian history as it relates to Spanish literature. The formation of regional tongues and their importance in the cultural life of Spain are discussed, with an emphasis on the three languages that, apart from Castilian, are most in evidence today: Catalan, Gallego, and Basque, or Euskera. Dramatic readings include excerpts from Rosali⁺ѓa de Castro's Cantares Gallegos, Miguel de Unamuno's "Alma Vasca," Salvador Espriu's La Piel de Toro, and Eduardo Pondal's "Yo Naci⁺ѓ en la Pequen⁺ёa Ponteceso.

9 & up.

Mode of access: Internet.

System requirements: FOD playback platform.

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In Spanish with burned-in English subtitles.

Spanish literature.

Educational films.

Internet videos.

Video recording.

Films for the Humanities (Firm)

Films Media Group.

Films for the Humanities & Sciences.