SPAN 448 Cervantes & Spanish Golden Age
Following a review of classical, scriptural, and patristic literature, examines the genesis and development of the literary genres in Spain from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Poetry, drama, and prose are studied by analyzing fragments of representative literary works. The genres are further examined in relation to the literary production of Cervantes in an effort to show what is traditional and innovative in the great writer and to point out the extent of his influence on subsequent writers in Europe and Latin America. Prerequisites: 300 or 310 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite
Must have taken two of the following courses: SPAN 300, SPAN 301, or SPAN 302