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7374318The Baroque Influence and Early 17th Century Literaturehttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-baroque-influence-and-early-17th-century-literature-9798230456643/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6964197/image.jpg?v=6387706836645300006161MXNGandhiInStock/Ebooks/<p>This book explores the rich and complex landscape of Baroque literature, examining the ways in which the eras intellectual, cultural, and political shifts shaped its literary output. Spanning from the late 16th century to the early 18th century, the Baroque period was characterized by grandiosity, emotional intensity, and an engagement with contradictions, and this was reflected in its literature, which fused intellectual rigor with deep emotional and spiritual concerns. The book delves into the Baroques key themesreligious and philosophical conflict, the tension between faith and reason, the complexity of human experience, and the exploration of individual agency against the backdrop of divine will and societal norms.</p><p>From the innovative works of Cervantes <em>Don Quixote</em> to the metaphysical poetry of John Donne and the rich dramas of Lope de Vega and Calderón de la Barca, the book highlights the ways in which Baroque writers used language, imagery, and allegory to grapple with the tumultuous forces of their time. Special focus is given to how the Baroque novel emerged as a new literary form, reflecting the periods fascination with moral ambiguity, individual experience, and the complexities of human nature. Drawing from a broad spectrum of literary traditions, including Spanish, French, English, and Latin American literature, the book examines how Baroque writers shaped and were shaped by the cultural contexts they inhabited, creating works that continue to resonate for their philosophical depth and emotional power.</p><p>In examining both the literary and critical traditions of the Baroque, this work demonstrates the enduring influence of Baroque poetics on the development of Western literature and its ongoing relevance in contemporary literary discourse. It provides an in-depth understanding of the Baroque period as a dynamic interplay of artistic expression, intellectual engagement, and emotional exploration, offering insights into how writers navigated the contradictions of a world in flux.</p>...7008999The Baroque Influence and Early 17th Century Literature6161https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-baroque-influence-and-early-17th-century-literature-9798230456643/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6964197/image.jpg?v=638770683664530000InStockMXN99999DIEbook2025Inglés