Cervantes' Architectures: The Dangers Outside

The book "Cervantes' Architectures" explores the role of enclosed structures in Cervantes' prose fiction, reflecting on the danger outside while also triggering dread and claustrophobia. It invites readers to discover hundreds of edifices that Cervantes built with the pen, ranging from castles to prisons, and how they deeply affect the characters as they feel enclosed, liberated, or suspended.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Cervantes' Architectures stands as a groundbreaking exploration of architecture within the realm of his prose fiction. In the midst of a global pandemic, this book delves into the profound significance of enclosed structures as both havens of safety and repositories of beauty and harmony, offering solace to humanity. Simultaneously, certain architectural elements in Cervantes' works evoke a sense of dread and claustrophobia, as they possess a peculiar shapelessness and an eerie aura that seamlessly integrates with the narrative. This captivating volume invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery, unveiling hundreds of edifices meticulously crafted by Cervantes through the power of his pen. The sheer diversity of these structures is astounding, encompassing castles, fortifications, inns, mills, prisons, palaces, towers, and villas that emerge either in the narratives or in the conversations of the characters. Cervantes' depictions range from realistic portrayals of iconic landmarks such as the Pantheon in Rome to imaginative constructions that transform before our eyes, creating a mesmerizing abyss of space. These architectural elements exert a profound impact on the characters, eliciting feelings of enclosure, liberation, suspension, or even dread, relief, or admiration as they gaze upon these remarkable structures. Cervantes' Architectures sheds light on the intricate interplay between words and the perception of places and spaces, highlighting how seemingly impossible structures find support within the literary architecture of his work. Through his vivid descriptions and imaginative narratives, Cervantes invites readers to explore the multifaceted dimensions of architecture and its profound influence on the human experience.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 235 x 159 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487542399