Cervantes, Raphael, and the classics
By: Frederick A. de Armas.
Series: Cambridge studies in Latin American and Iberian literature ;; 12
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Cambridge, United Kingdom; New York, NY, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 241
Subjects: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 -- Knowledge -- Civilization, Classical; Raphael, 1483-1520 -- Influence; Civilization, Classical, in literature
Description: Frederick de Armas argues convincingly in this book that throughout his literary career, Cervantes was in fact engaged in a conversation with the classical authors of Greece and Rome, especially through the interpretations of antiquity presented by the artist Raphael.

Rather than looking at Cervantes's texts in relation to other literary works, this book demonstrates how Cervantes's trip to Italy and his observation of Italian Renaissance art - particularly the works of Raphael at the Vatican - led him to create new images and structures in his works.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-231) and index.