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SPAN 180 CM - Time of Crisis: Spanish Literature from 1898-1920

In 1898, Spain loses its remaining colonies, an event commonly referred to as “el desastre.” Spain’s transition into the 20th century is a time of intense economic and sociopolitical crisis. Its very identity as a nation comes into question. Influenced by the philosophical currents of the time (Schopenhauer and Nietzsche especially), the so-called Generation of ‘98 writers approach what Azorín refers to as “el problema de España” in a variety of ways. Whose “desastre” is it? How did Spain get into this mess? What does it mean to be a Spaniard at this time? What does it mean to be Castillian, Catalan, Basque, or Galician? How does the novelistic and poetic production of this time engage these concerns? Readings by Unamuno, Baroja, Valle-Inclán, A. Machado, Azorín, Martí, and Darío .

Prerequisite: SPAN 101 CM  (or equivalent)

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: SPAN180 CM