Drama Of The Siglo De Oro: A Study Of Magic, Witchcraft And Other Occult Beliefs (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548077559)

""Drama of the Siglo de Oro: A Study of Magic, Witchcraft and Other Occult Beliefs"" is a comprehensive analysis of the role of magic, witchcraft, and occult beliefs in the literature and culture of the Spanish Golden Age, also known as the Siglo de Oro. The author, Mario N. Pavia, explores the various ways in which these themes were incorporated into the plays, poems, and other literary works of the period, as well as their broader cultural significance.Through a careful examination of primary sources and historical context, Pavia sheds light on the complex and often contradictory attitudes towards magic and witchcraft during this time, from the widespread belief in supernatural powers to the efforts of the Church and state to suppress such practices. He also considers the ways in which these themes intersected with other cultural and political issues of the period, such as the Inquisition, the rise of science and rationalism, and the changing role of women in society.Overall, ""Drama of the Siglo de Oro"" offers a fascinating and insightful look into the intersection of literature, culture, and the occult in one of the most vibrant and influential periods of Spanish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mario N. Pavia
ISBN-10: 054807755X
ISBN-13: 9780548077559
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d