The culture of cursilerŁa
Subtitle: bad taste, kitsch, and class in modern Spain
By: Nol Valis.
Publisher: Duke University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Durham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 405
Description: Like 'kitsch', 'cursi' evokes bad taste, but it also suggests one who has pretensions of refinement and elegance without possessing them. This title examines the social meanings of 'cursi', viewing it as a window into Spanish history and particularly into the development of middle-class culture.