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Understanding the soul's essence is an elusive pursuit, rendering any attempt to write about it akin to grasping at a mirage. As a sublime subject, the soul has captivated human thought for centuries. How do we approach it? How can we define its boundaries? This exploration offers an experimental investigation into the soulâs complexities during one of Spainâs most turbulent periodsâthe dawn of modernity. Set against the spiritual backdrop of the seventeenth century, these reflections examine how materiality ensnared individuals in artifice, often neglecting expansionism's social and political consequences. The Twelve Years' Truce (1609) and the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) marked critical moments of instability, further compounded by economic depression and social turmoil. In this landscape of despair, the Spanish soul sought refuge inwardly and through indulgence in worldly pleasures. Through metaphysical inquiry, emotional depth, and the role of animated matter in art and theater, this book reflects on existence amid the illusions of early modern Spain.

The Life of the Soul in Early Modern Spanish

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 4/23/2025
      ISBN-13 9781032896526
      978-1032896526
      ISBN-10 1032896523
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800

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      Book Synopsis

      Understanding the soul's essence is an elusive pursuit, rendering any attempt to write about it akin to grasping at a mirage. As a sublime subject, the soul has captivated human thought for centuries. How do we approach it? How can we define its boundaries? This exploration offers an experimental investigation into the soulâs complexities during one of Spainâs most turbulent periodsâthe dawn of modernity. Set against the spiritual backdrop of the seventeenth century, these reflections examine how materiality ensnared individuals in artifice, often neglecting expansionism's social and political consequences. The Twelve Years' Truce (1609) and the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) marked critical moments of instability, further compounded by economic depression and social turmoil. In this landscape of despair, the Spanish soul sought refuge inwardly and through indulgence in worldly pleasures. Through metaphysical inquiry, emotional depth, and the role of animated matter in art and theater, this book reflects on existence amid the illusions of early modern Spain.

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