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Penetrating. . . . Although brief, the book ranges widely, incorporating philosophy, religion, poetry, novel, drama, art, sculpture, the art of governing, and more. This well-written volume is an excellent introduction to the period. -- J. G. Hughes, University of Toronto * CHOICE *

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Part 1 Political, Intellectual, and Social Contexts Chapter 2 The Spanish Decline Chapter 3 The Catholic Reformation Chapter 4 The Impact of Classical Philosophy Chapter 5 The Performance Contexts of Baroque Culture Part 6 Appearance and Reality: (1) Don Quijote Chapter 7 The Impact of Scepticism Chapter 8 El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha Part 9 Appearance and Reality: (2) El Criticon Part 10 An Art of Impact: (1) Arousing the Senses Part 11 An Art of Impact: (2) Challenging the Mind Part 12 Forming and Performing Identity: Theatre and Court Chapter 13 Theatre Chapter 14 Court Part 15 Conclusion

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: 11/05/1999
      ISBN13: 9780847693276, 978-0847693276
      ISBN10: 0847693279

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      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      Penetrating. . . . Although brief, the book ranges widely, incorporating philosophy, religion, poetry, novel, drama, art, sculpture, the art of governing, and more. This well-written volume is an excellent introduction to the period. -- J. G. Hughes, University of Toronto * CHOICE *

      Table of Contents
      Part 1 Political, Intellectual, and Social Contexts Chapter 2 The Spanish Decline Chapter 3 The Catholic Reformation Chapter 4 The Impact of Classical Philosophy Chapter 5 The Performance Contexts of Baroque Culture Part 6 Appearance and Reality: (1) Don Quijote Chapter 7 The Impact of Scepticism Chapter 8 El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha Part 9 Appearance and Reality: (2) El Criticon Part 10 An Art of Impact: (1) Arousing the Senses Part 11 An Art of Impact: (2) Challenging the Mind Part 12 Forming and Performing Identity: Theatre and Court Chapter 13 Theatre Chapter 14 Court Part 15 Conclusion

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