The Spanish Civil War in Literature and Film

Module code: SP2023

This module sets the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and its aftermath in its historical, literary and cultural contexts. In the course, we will analyse the divisions and tensions that the War generated via the reading of selected texts and films of the period and beyond. Particular attention will be paid to the use of visual media (propaganda posters, photography, cartoons) as a means to disseminate ideological messages during and after the conflict.  

Topics covered 

• Historical background to the conflict (Spain in the early 20th century) 
• The international dimension of the war 
• The role of women in the conflict 
• Cultural responses to the war, in Spain and abroad
• Aftermath and legacies of the war