Stories and Histories: The Generation of 1898

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This course examines major Spanish writers who engaged with their nation's defeat in the 1898 Spanish-American War. Students will read, analyze and discuss works from Azorín, Pío Baroja, Valle-Inclán, Antonio Machado, Maeztu and Unamuno. This group of intellectuals varied in their writing styles but shared a broad commitment to the cultural and aesthetic renewal of Spain. Instruction is in Spanish.