Spanish Colonial Literature In South America

By Bernard Moses

Book Overview

""Spanish Colonial Literature in South America"" by Bernard Moses is a comprehensive exploration of the literary works produced during the Spanish colonial period in South America. The book delves into the history and culture of the region during this time, examining the ways in which Spanish colonization impacted the literature and artistic expression of the indigenous peoples.The author offers a detailed analysis of the major literary genres, including chronicles, letters, poetry, and drama, and highlights the most important writers and their contributions. The book also explores the role of religion in colonial literature, particularly the influence of Catholicism on the works of indigenous writers.Throughout the book, Moses emphasizes the cultural and linguistic diversity of South America, highlighting the unique contributions of various regions and peoples. He also examines the impact of colonialism on the literary traditions of the region, and how writers responded to the challenges and opportunities presented by Spanish rule.Overall, ""Spanish Colonial Literature in South America"" provides a fascinating and insightful look into the rich and complex literary heritage of this important period in South American history. It is an essential resource for scholars and students of Latin American literature, history, and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116312933X
• ISBN13: 9781163129333
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 598 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"