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history, Literature, Poetry, Spain5 Comments

¡Feliz cumpleaños, Carolina Coronado!

December 12, 2021December 13, 2021 Daniel Brown

The Spanish romantic poet was born on this day in 1820 Continue reading ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Carolina Coronado!

Chile, Culture, history, LiteratureLeave a comment

On This Day in Hispanic History: The Death of José Donoso

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Daniel Brown

The Chilean writer died 25 years ago today: December 7, 1996 Continue reading On This Day in Hispanic History: The Death of José Donoso

Literature, SpainLeave a comment

Book Review: “Imagined Truths: Realism in Modern Spanish Literature and Culture”

July 3, 2021July 3, 2021 Daniel Brown

In general, I try to keep my academic career separate from this website, but my stance on that may be changing a bit, since there’s quite a bit of overlap. This brief post is just to share a book review … Continue reading Book Review: “Imagined Truths: Realism in Modern Spanish Literature and Culture”

Literature, Reflections, Spain, Study Abroad5 Comments

The Night I Met Benito Pérez Galdós in an Irish Pub in Madrid

May 18, 2021May 25, 2021 Daniel Brown

A visit to “La Fontana de Oro” played a pivotal role in my love of Spanish literature Continue reading The Night I Met Benito Pérez Galdós in an Irish Pub in Madrid

Culture, Literature, Reflections, Spain2 Comments

Fiestas, Bullfighting, and Wine

May 18, 2021June 21, 2021 Daniel Brown

The Portrayal of Spain in Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises” Continue reading Fiestas, Bullfighting, and Wine

Fiction, Literature2 Comments

“Instrucciones para no respirar”

April 21, 2021December 14, 2021 Daniel Brown

An original work of flash fiction in Spanish Continue reading “Instrucciones para no respirar”

Film, Literature, SpainLeave a comment

Don Quijote’s Emulation vs. Captain America’s Imitation of Heroes

March 29, 2021April 16, 2021 Daniel Brown

A comparison of attempts to turn oneself into a legend Continue reading Don Quijote’s Emulation vs. Captain America’s Imitation of Heroes

Literature, Music, Religion, Spain1 Comment

Searching for God in the Darkness

March 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Daniel Brown

A meditation on “La noche oscura” (“Dark Night of the Soul”), by San Juan de la Cruz Continue reading Searching for God in the Darkness

Art, Culture, Fiction, Literature, Reflections, Spain13 Comments

Reconsidering Don Quijote

March 22, 2021April 6, 2021 Daniel Brown

How a pandemic or mid-life crisis makes us return to the classics Continue reading Reconsidering Don Quijote

Culture, Film, Literature, SpainLeave a comment

Could My Life Be a Game or a Dream?

February 15, 2021June 21, 2021 Daniel Brown

A study of free will in “Abre los ojos,” “Niebla,” and “La vida es sueño” Continue reading Could My Life Be a Game or a Dream?

Argentina, Art, Literature, Mexico, Puerto Rico2 Comments

Exploring the Multiple Personalities of Jorge Luis Borges, Julia de Burgos, and Frida Kahlo

January 2, 2021April 16, 2021 Daniel Brown

How societal prejudices and professional expectations create divided beings Continue reading Exploring the Multiple Personalities of Jorge Luis Borges, Julia de Burgos, and Frida Kahlo

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