The English Reformation in the Spanish Imagination: Rewriting Nero, Jezebel, and the Dragon

The English Reformation in the Spanish Imagination explores how early modern Spanish literature represented English Catholics and figures from the English Reformation, comparing rhetorical and genre distinctions to inform Anglo-Spanish perceptions and relations. It reveals the complex fraternal and antagonistic links between England and Spain through the transformation and deployment of classical and biblical monster and saint images.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2022
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

The English Reformation in the Spanish Imagination delves into a comprehensive examination of early modern Spanish literary works that vividly portray English Catholics and figures from the English Reformation. This insightful study, conducted by Deborah R. Forteza, aims to analyze how rhetorical and genre distinctions shape and confine Spanish representations of these individuals, as well as how these exchanges influence Anglo-Spanish perceptions and relations.

The book specifically focuses on the literary portrayal of characters as classical and biblical monsters and saints, exploring how these images were transformed and strategically employed in lesser-known poems, plays, and novels to captivate the Spanish imagination. By delving into these diverse sources, Forteza unveils the intricate and multifaceted connections between England and Spain, encompassing the realms of Black Legend and Counter-Reformation exchanges.

Through this comprehensive exploration, The English Reformation in the Spanish Imagination underscores the significance of transnational study and its pivotal role in achieving a more nuanced understanding of Spanish literature. By examining the works that shaped Spain's perception of England during that era, the book provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of cultural, historical, and religious factors that shaped the Spanish imagination and contributed to the intricate tapestry of Anglo-Spanish relations.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 231 x 152 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487563509