Spanish Civil War in Literature and the Visual Arts

The Spanish Civil War (1936-39) would culminate with the military overthrow of the Republican government and the beginning of Francisco Franco's long dictatorship. This course examines artistic representations of the war, from film (documentary and fictional), through painting (Picasso), to the written works of both Spanish and foreign authors including Orwell, Hemingway, Neruda, Cela, Sender, Rodoreda. Readings and discussion in English.