Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

Author

Reynaldo Ruiz

Publication Date

1-9-1978

Abstract

Miguel Hernandez lived through Spain's most turbulent and violent years -the Civil War 1936-1939. The factors that contributed to Hernandez' view of the world were his individualism, political convictions, and experiences with the war. This view is transmitted through an energetic poetic voice. Such expression is considered by many as traditional poetry which is highly political; nevertheless, in his poetic world there is a unique mode of expression.

The purpose of this study is to examine Hernandez' forceful poetry which appears very dramatic in nature. It is the intent of this study to analyze and indicate the outstanding characteristics that contribute to such "dramatic impulse" and how, interrelated with imagery, the poet demands the alert reader to vicariously share his poetic world.

Degree Name

Spanish & Portuguese (PhD)

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Spanish and Portuguese

First Committee Member (Chair)

Angel Gonzalez

Second Committee Member

Sabine R. Ulibarri

Third Committee Member

Alfred Rodriguez

Language

Spanish

Document Type

Dissertation

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