Comparative Literature, 16th-17th Century Spanish Literature (Golden Age) - Literary Criticism, Psychology & Literature, Spanish Drama - Literary Criticism
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Overview
Part of the enduring charm of Moliere's characters stems from their insistent belief, in the face of overwhelming odds, that they can be whatever they choose. This idea of identity as a mercurial and resilient force is one Moliere was able to expand and explore largely because of his knowledge of early-seventeenth-century Spanish theatre. While the impact of Italian and Latin sources has been well documented, in this volume, Thomas P. Finn offers socio-historical as well as textual analyses to trace the comedia's influence on Moliere's concept of identity. Through an in-depth study of specific works and general trends, he shows how Moliere reworked and reinvigorated the Spanish process of identity construction and distribution. By examining this neglected aspect of Moliere's work, Finn's study exposes identity largely as a product of the imagination that individual as well as societal forces, on both sides of the Pyrenees, sought to control.Editorials
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This study examines the influence of 17th century Spanish theater on the works of French playwright Moli<'e>re. Finn (French and Spanish, Ohio Northern U.) uses textual and socio-historical analysis to trace the Spanish influence on Moli<'e>re's concept of identity. Each of the nine chapters considers one of Moli<'e>re's plays (taken in chronological order) and compares it to material from the . Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 1, 2001
Publisher
New York : P. Lang, c2001.
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780820441214