Title: The ambivalence of imperial discourse
Description: A new reading of Miguel de Cervantes' play 'La Destrucción de Numancia' (c. 1583), analysing the work in relation to theories of empire in 16th century Spain, in the context of plays written immediately before the rise in popularity of Lope de Vega and the comedia nueva, and the playwright's innovative use of dramatic techniques.
Subjects: Historiography, Technique, Spanish drama, War in literature, History and criticism, Imperialism in literature, In literature, History, Cervantes saavedra, miguel de, 1547-1616, Spanish drama, history and criticism, Spain, historiography
Places: Numantia (Extinct city), Spain
People: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616)
Time periods: Classical period, 1500-1700, Roman period, 218 B.C.-414 A.D.