The ambivalence of imperial discourse : Cervantes's La Numancia within the 'lost generation' of Spanish drama (1570-90) /
Aaron M. Kahn
- 243 pages
A new reading of Miguel de Cervantes' play 'La Destrucción de Numancia' (c. 1583), analysing the work in relation to theories of empire in 16th century Spain, in the context of plays written immediately before the rise in popularity of Lope de Vega and the comedia nueva, and the playwright's innovative use of dramatic techniques.
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Historiography Technique Spanish drama War in literature History and criticism Imperialism in literature In literature History