Don Quixote's Spain

This module provides a foundational overview of the historical period and geographical context of Spain during the Golden Age when Don Quixote was written. It likely explores the transition from Renaissance to Baroque periods, Spain's position as a global empire, and the political landscape of 16th and 17th century Europe, establishing the historical framework for understanding Cervantes' masterpiece.

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This module examines the everyday life of people during Spain's Golden Age as reflected in Don Quixote. It likely covers aspects such as family structures, housing, food and culinary traditions, clothing, leisure activities, games, celebrations, and daily routines of different social classes during the 16th and 17th centuries, providing insight into how ordinary people lived during Cervantes' time.

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This module explores the economic systems and social structures of Golden Age Spain. It likely examines the hierarchical society divided between privileged classes (nobility and clergy) and common people, economic activities including agriculture, trade, and early capitalism, Spain's management of wealth from its colonies, and social issues such as poverty and picaresque lifestyles that influenced Cervantes' portrayal of society in Don Quixote.

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This module investigates the complex interrelationships between political power, religious institutions, and social control during the Spanish Golden Age. It likely covers the Habsburg monarchy's governance, Spain's imperial policies, the Counter-Reformation's influence, the Catholic Church's role in society, and the Spanish Inquisition's operations and impacts. The module explores how these forces shaped intellectual life and are reflected in Cervantes' work.

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This module focuses on the literary achievements of Spain's Golden Age, centering on Cervantes and Don Quixote while exploring the broader literary context. It likely covers major literary movements, influential authors and works (such as La Celestina and El Lazarillo), the development of new genres, literary academies and circles, and the significance of Don Quixote as a revolutionary novel that reflected and transformed Spanish culture while achieving global recognition.

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This module examines the flourishing of visual and performing arts during Spain's Golden Age. It likely covers painting (featuring masters like Velázquez), sculpture, architecture, music, theater, and other artistic expressions that defined Spain's cultural excellence between the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The module explores aesthetic movements, patronage systems, and how these arts reflected and shaped Spanish identity during the time of Cervantes.

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This module focuses on the visual representations and artistic interpretations of Don Quixote throughout history. It likely examines historical illustrations, paintings, sculptures, and other artistic depictions of Cervantes' characters and scenes from the earliest editions to modern times. The module explores how artists from different periods and cultures have visualized Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and other iconic elements, contributing to the novel's enduring visual legacy and cultural impact.

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