SPAN 067. Legado artístico y cultural de la Guerra Civil

A literary and filmic study of different works generated by the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). We will contemplate the antagonistic interpretations of the conflict itself, its roots, and its impact for a better understanding of modern Spain. We will study the themes and questions of the war echoed in Spanish poetry, short fiction, novels, and films from the time of the war up through the present day. Readings will include works by Machado, Cernuda, Hernández, Sender, Matute, Orwell, Laforet, Llamazares, Mendez, etc. Films will include documentaries as well as classic and contemporary features.
Prerequisite: SPAN 022, SPAN 023, the equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
Humanities.
1 credit.
Eligible for FMST, PEAC
Spring 2026. Guardiola.
Catalog chapter: Spanish
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/spanish

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