The Cambridge Companion to Modern Spanish Culture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521574297)

This book offers a comprehensive account of modern Spanish culture from its beginnings in the Revolution of 1868 to the present day. Specially-commissioned essays by leading experts analyze the historical and political background of modern Spain, the culture of major regions including Castile, Catalonia, and the Basque Country, and the country's literature. There are studies of painting, sculpture, architecture, cinema, dance, music, and the modern media. A chronology and guides to further reading assist in making the volume an invaluable introduction to the politics, literature and culture of modern Spain.

Author: David T. Gies
ISBN-10: 0521574293
ISBN-13: 9780521574297
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/25/1999
Pages: 362
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.06h x 5.98w x 0.83d