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Beyond the glitter : the language of gems in modernista writers Rubén Darío, Ramón del Valle-Inclán, and José Asunción Silva / Rosemary C. LoDato.

Title: Beyond the glitter : the language of gems in modernista writers Rubén Darío, Ramón del Valle-Inclán, and José Asunción Silva / Rosemary C. LoDato.
Author: LoDato, Rosemary C., 1947-
Publication: Lewisburg, NY : Bucknell University Press, ; London : Associated University Presses, c1999.

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213 p.; 25 cm.

Summary

The influence of the plastic arts, especially painting and sculpture, upon the Hispanic literary movement known as Modernismo is well-documented. Although numerous studies have referred to gems, Beyond the Glitter focuses upon the significance of gems and jewels in elaborating Modernismo's complex aesthetics. The role of gems and jewelry is discussed in the poetics of three prominent Modernista writers: Ruben Dario, Ramon del Valle-Inclan, and Jose Asuncion Silva. The conclusion underscores how the rich and varied symbolism associated with jewelry and precious gems enriched the poetics of Modernista writers because it enabled them to articulate their quest for ideal beauty, expressive of a sublime state of mind and spirit.

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Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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committed to retain

Contents

1. Designing Modernismo's Mosaic -- 2. Surface and Symbol. The Significance of Art Nouveau Jewelry in Modernista Aesthetics -- 3. Jewelry and Precious Gems Create Multifaceted Discourse -- 4. Shimmering Veils of Occultism.

ISBN

0838753949 (alk. paper)

LCCN

^^^98020794^

OCLC

39157536
SCSB-11249496

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Harvard Library