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Celestina's Brood: Continuities of the Baroque in Spanish and Latin American Literature,New
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Published in 1499 and centered on the figure of a bawd and witch, Fernando de Rojas' dark and disturbing Celestina was destined to become the most suppressed classic in Spanish literary history. Routinely ignored in Spanish letters, the book nonetheless echoes through contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature. This is the phenomenon that Celestina's Brood explores.Roberto Gonzlez Echevarra, one of the most eminent and influential critics of Hispanic literature writing today, uses Rojas' text as his starting point to offer an exploration of modernity in the Hispanic literary tradition, and of the Baroque as an expression of the modern. His analysis of Celestina reveals the relentless probing of the limits of language and morality that mark the work as the beginning of literary modernity in Spanish, and the start of a tradition distinguished by a penchant for the excesses of the Baroque. Gonzlez Echevarra pursues this tradition and its meaning through the works of major figures such as Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Caldern de la Barca, Alejo Carpentier, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel Garca Mrquez, Nicols Guilln, and Severo Sarduy, as well as through the works of lesserknown authors.By revealing continuities of the Baroque, Celestina's Brood cuts across conventional distinctions between Spanish and Latin American literary traditions to show their profound and previously unimagined affinity.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Celestina's Brood'? A: 'Celestina's Brood' explores the continuities of the Baroque in Spanish and Latin American literature, highlighting the influence of Fernando de Rojas' work on modern literary traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Celestina's Brood'? A: The author of 'Celestina's Brood' is Roberto González Echevarría, a prominent critic of Hispanic literature.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Celestina's Brood'? A: 'Celestina's Brood' was published on September 15, 1993.
- Q: How many pages does 'Celestina's Brood' have? A: 'Celestina's Brood' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What literary figures are discussed in 'Celestina's Brood'? A: The book discusses major literary figures such as Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca, and Gabriel García Márquez, among others.
- Q: What genre does 'Celestina's Brood' belong to? A: 'Celestina's Brood' is categorized under 'Dramas & Plays'.
- Q: Is 'Celestina's Brood' a paperback or hardcover? A: 'Celestina's Brood' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key features of 'Celestina's Brood'? A: Key features include an in-depth analysis of Baroque literature and its impact on Hispanic literary traditions.
- Q: What is the significance of Celestina in literature? A: Celestina is considered a pivotal text that marks the beginning of literary modernity in Spanish literature, influencing various authors and literary movements.