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Azariah Alfante

Making Modern Spain: Religion, Secularization, and Cultural Production

Making Modern Spain: Religion, Secularization, and Cultural Production

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Alfante examines how nineteenth-century writers, intellectuals, journalists, politicians, and clergy in Spain responded to cultural and spiritual shifts caused by secularization, exploring the tensions between traditionalism and liberalism and its impact on public opinion and class mobility.

Format: Hardback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2023
Publisher: Bucknell University Press,U.S.


In this captivating exploration, Alfante delves into the works of a select group of nineteenth-century writers, intellectuals, journalists, politicians, and clergy who grappled with the cultural and spiritual transformations brought about by the movement toward secularization in Spain. With a keen focus on the social experience, this profound book delves into the intricate tensions between traditionalism and liberalism that shaped public perceptions of the clergy, sacred buildings, and religious orders. The writings of esteemed figures such as Cecilia Böhl de Faber (Fernán Caballero), Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Benito Pérez Galdós, and José María de Pereda shed light on the complex conflicts between modernizing forces and the Catholic Church concerning the role of religion and its various manifestations in Spanish society. By foregrounding expropriation (government confiscation of civil and ecclesiastical property) and exclaustration (the expulsion of religious communities), Alfante employs a rich tapestry of archival research, cultural theory, memory studies, and sociology to illustrate the profound impact of Spain's liberalizing movement on class mobility and faith among the populace. This meticulously researched study offers a valuable insight into the complex interplay between religion, society, and historical change, providing a rich and nuanced perspective on the fascinating era of Spanish history.

Weight: 68g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684484966

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