In the Battle of Trafalgar (1805) the combined Spanish-French fleet suffered a disastrous defeat by the British. Literature as Introspection examines the frequent appearance of Trafalgar in Spanish literature throughout the nineteenth century. Initial denial of defeat and outrage became more sober reflection and finally critical reassessment. Quintana, Moratn, Fernn Caballero, Alarcn, Galds, and many other Spanish writers return to the grievous wound Spain had suffered. They progressively struggle to find solace in the heroism of the vanquished and meaning for their sacrifice.
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"In Literature as Introspection: Spain Confronts Trafalgar, Ronald Quirk does a masterful job of tracing successive generations' literary re-readings of the Battle of Trafalgar in the context of contemporary political realities. Likening the symbolic impact of this naval battle on the Spanish psychology to that of Saguntum and Numantia, Professor Quirk discusses eight to ten early Spanish literary representations of it published between the actual battle (1805) and Galds's well-known Trafalgar (1873). Professor Quirk thus recuperates a context of works on the Battle of Trafalgar and, in so doing, he elucidates the famous Galds novel by placing it within a chronological-political perspective."- Julia Lupinacci Wescott, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY -- Julia Lupinacci Wescott, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY
In a well-documented study, Professor Quirk, after summarizing this historical event in which the combined fleets of the French and Spanish suffered heavy losses, traces the Spanish reaction to the defeat as it is manifested in literature (poetry, novels, the periodical press), historical accounts, as well as visual arts. The immediate response to this 'monstrous disaster' was one of shock and outrage, accompanied by denunciation of the British.?It is seen that well into the twentieth century notable Spanish historians such as Madariaga and Altamira were still reflecting on the meaning of Trafalgar. Professor Quirk's meticulous study, logically and clearly developed, is an invaluable contribution which provides a new perspective on the subject of Trafalgar. It should be of great interest to students and scholars of Spanish history as well as literature, and is highly recommended for every library collection. -- Arnold L. Kerson, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
In a well-documented study, Professor Quirk, after summarizing this historical event in which the combined fleets of the French and Spanish suffered heavy losses, traces the Spanish reaction to the defeat as it is manifested in literature (poetry, novels, the periodical press), historical accounts, as well as visual arts. The immediate response to this 'monstrous disaster' was one of shock and outrage, accompanied by denunciation of the British.?It is seen that well into the twentieth century notable Spanish historians such as Madariaga and Altamira were still reflecting on the meaning of Trafalgar. Professor Quirk's meticulous study, logically and clearly developed, is an invaluable contribution which provides a new perspective on the subject of Trafalgar. It should be of great interest to students and scholars of Spanish history as well as literature, and is highly recommended for every library collection. -- Arnold L. Kerson, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
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