Paradoxes of Stasis: Literature, Politics, and Thought in Francoist Spain

Paradoxes of Stasis analyzes the literary and intellectual production of the Francoist period by focusing on Spanish writers following the Spanish Civil War, examining the internal politics of the regime and concurrent cultural manifestations in light of the Greek notion of stasis and its contemporary interpretations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2019
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

Paradoxes of Stasis delves into the rich literary and intellectual landscape of the Francoist era, specifically examining the works of Spanish writers who emerged after the Spanish Civil War. This study explores the complex dynamics between the supporters and opponents of the regime, as well as the victors and vanquished. By focusing on the themes of immobility and movement, Tatjana Gajić offers a comprehensive analysis of the internal politics of the Francoist regime and the cultural expressions that emerged during this period.

Drawing upon the Greek concept of stasis, Gajić interprets the enduring nature of Francoism and the uncertainty surrounding its end. She argues that this combination of factors created a sense of restlessness within the regime's politics and culture. Through her engagement with a diverse range of genres, including legal treatises, poetry, novels, essays, and memoirs, Gajić explores the various responses to the underlying tensions of the Francoist era.

By examining the manifestations of stasis in the politics, literature, and thought of the Francoist period, Paradoxes of Stasis sheds light on the contradictions of the era and provides valuable insights into their continued relevance. This study offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of this historical period, contributing to our understanding of the past and its impact on the present.

Weight: 502g
Dimension: 160 x 235 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496208422