商品簡介
Professors of Spanish, French, romance languages, literature, and humanities from US universities contribute thirteen essays exploring the foundations of modernity in 16th and 17th century Europe, particularly Spain, as expressed through poetry. Editors Cascardi (comparative literature, rhetoric, and Spanish, U. of California, Berkeley) and Middlebrook (comparative literature and romance languages, U. of Oregon) provide an introduction contextualizing the region's rich cultural production during this time period. The essays are grouped into sections on Poisis on the threshold of modernity, case studies, and English and European contexts. A sampling of topics includes writing religion, Ribera's Sagradas Poesias, failed new world epics, and scrutinizing early modern warfare. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
