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Spanish Literature

Loyola University Chicago

Master's Theses

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"Si Tú No Fueras Tan Poco, Yo No Sería Tanto": El Catolicismo Español, El Fanatismo Religioso Y El Atraso Intelectual, Karl Douglas Groneman Jan 2019

"Si Tú No Fueras Tan Poco, Yo No Sería Tanto": El Catolicismo Español, El Fanatismo Religioso Y El Atraso Intelectual, Karl Douglas Groneman

Master's Theses

The question of Spain's stagnation with respect to other European countries has intrigued academics for centuries. In this thesis, I will be focusing on the intellectual stagnation of Spain. Some blame said stagnation on the monarchy, on economic policies, or on a lack of standardized education. Despite all of these are contributing factors, one area that is worth investigating further is intellectual stagnation due to religious fanaticism.This thesis examines 9 texts from the late 1800s until the early 1900s (1870-1930). Many themes are present in this study: censorship, ideological exaggeration, clerical corruption, Church authority, the family, and spiritual consolation. I …


Liberalism And Conservatism In The Life And Works Of Pedro Antonio De Alarcon, Mary Josephine Stack Jan 1949

Liberalism And Conservatism In The Life And Works Of Pedro Antonio De Alarcon, Mary Josephine Stack

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Moral And Social Aspects Of The Plays Of Juan Ruiz De Alarcon, Mary Madeline Walsh Jan 1949

Moral And Social Aspects Of The Plays Of Juan Ruiz De Alarcon, Mary Madeline Walsh

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Traditionalism In The Novels Of Fernan Caballero, Mary Lucilda O'Connor Jan 1947

Traditionalism In The Novels Of Fernan Caballero, Mary Lucilda O'Connor

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