HSPST-301/401 Modernismo
Contextualized study of the Latin American and Spanish literary movement that broke away from the naturalist tradition and anticipated the avant-garde. Analysis of innovative literary premises in essay, prose fiction, chronicle, theatre and poetry through focus on the new consciousness of the "modernista" writer’s role in turn-of-the-century society. Examination of related notions of exoticism and escapism in the context of continental modernization.
Proseminar (16)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
Three courses in HSPST or SPAIN at the 200 level or above, or consent of instructor.
Offered
Fall
Notes
Taught in Spanish.