Postwar Spanish Narrative Readings in Twentieth Century Theatre David Stixrude Plays of the postwar period will be studied in a seminar format. Although a variety of playwrights will be read, particular emphasis will be placed on the work of Buero Vallego. A. J. Valbuena A study of modern authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries based on outstanding playwrights and poets. A course for all students who love Spain and want to understand the country. Contemporary Spanish Poetry David Stixrude Survey of twentieth century poetry.
Students write brief explicaciones of individual poems during the course.
Several poems by one poet are discussed in a final paper. From a surrealistic mystery in the south of Spain to a sweeping political saga set in urban and rural Chile, this course will explore outstanding prose fiction in Spanish. We will read novels and short stories from contemporary Spain and Hispanic America. Our goal will be to analyze these works and our responses to them, keeping in mind the literary, cultural and historical context of each narrative.