Excerpt from The Romantic Dramas of Garcia Gutierrez Since the number 0] special works devoted to the Romantic movement in Spain is not large, and since, as far as the author has been able to ascertain, there is no work in English dealing particularly with Garcia Gutierrez. It is hoped that this modest treatise may be a] service to those interested in Spanish Romanticism and perhaps to students a] Spanish literature in gen eral. The author's own interest in this period is keen, and he hopes to do [urther work upon Garcia Gutie rrez and his contemporaries. L] by the publication 0] this work he can in any way aid others with similar interests, he will be more than satisfied. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Originally published in 1940, this book examines the Romantic Movement in Spain from its decline and dwindling popularity after 1837, and the rise of eclecticism, to its final expressions around 1860. Peers looks at key texts in the history of the Romantic style, as well as the real meaning of Romanticism in Spain at this time.

Excerpt from The Romantic Dramas of Garcia Gutierrez Since the number of special works devoted to the Romantic movement in Spam is not large, and since, as far as the author has been able to ascertain, then is no work in English dealing particularly with Garcia Gutiérrez; it is hoped that this modest treatise may be of service to those interested in Spanish Romanticism end perhaps to students of Spanish literature in general. The author's own interest in this period is keen, end he hopes to do further work upon Garcia Gutierrez and his contemporaries. If by the publication of this work he can in any way aid others with similar interests, he will be more than satisfied. The first chapter of this book does not claim to be a complete biography gleaned from original sources; it is given for the convenience of those who might wish to refresh their memories upon the already known facts of the life of Garcia Gutiérrez. The author wishes to acknowledge with many thanks his indebtedness to Professor Federico de Onis, of Columbia University, for constant aid and most helpful criticism; to Professor John L. Gerig, Columbia, and Henri Chamard, Visiting Professor at Columbia, for very valuable suggestions; and to Professor Henry Alfred Todd of Columbia for his most kindly encouragement and aid at every stage of this work, including the correction of the proofs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1950.

It does not treat Romanticism as a limited "period" dominated by some construed singular master-ethos or dialectic; rather, it follows the literary patterns and dynamics of Romanticism as a flow of interactive currents across geocultural frontiers

In 850 analytical articles, this two-volume set explores the developments that influenced the profound changes in thought and sensibility during the second half of the eighteenth century and the first half of the nineteenth century. The Encyclopedia provides readers with a clear, detailed, and accurate reference source on the literature, thought, music, and art of the period, demonstrating the rich interplay of international influences and cross-currents at work; and to explore the many issues raised by the very concepts of Romantic and Romanticism.