Apogee of the golden age
Description
During the 17th century, Spain witnessed a flowering of letters that was nourished by religious zeal, epic adventures, and a new sense of realism. In this program, leading scholars provide insights into the writings and personalities of Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega, and other giants of Spanish literature. Dramatic readings include excerpts from Cervantes' Don Quijote and Los Trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda, Vega's Fuenteovejuna, Tirso de Molina's El Burlador de Sevilla, Calderon de la Barca's La Vida Es Sueno, and Francisco de Quevedo's "Poderoso Caballero Es Don Dinero.
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49 min
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Date of Publication
[2005], c2002
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Films on Demand
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