Literature as introspection
Subtitle: Spain confronts Trafalgar
By: Ronald J. Quirk.
Series: Currents in comparative Romance languages and literatures,; vol. 57
Publisher: Peter Lang; Lang AG International Academic Publishers, Peter
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 89
Subjects: Spanish literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism.; Trafalgar, Battle of, 1805, in literature.; Trafalgar, Battle of, 1805.; Nationalism and literature -- Spain.
Description: In the Battle of Trafalgar (1805) the combined Spanish-French fleet suffered a disastrous defeat by the British. Literature as Introspection examines the frequent appearance of Trafalgar in Spanish literature throughout the nineteenth century. Initial denial of defeat and outrage became more sober reflection and finally critical reassessment. Quintana, Moralin, Fernan Caballero, Alarcon, Galdos, and many other Spanish writers return to the grievous wound Spain had suffered.

They progressively struggle to find solace in the heroism of the vanquished and meaning for their sacrifice.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [75]-85) and index.