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Barbara Fuchs

    Barbara Fuchs es Catedrática de Español y Portugués y Catedrática de Inglés en la Universidad de California, Los Ángeles. Su libro 'Exotic Nation: Maurophilia and the Construction of Early Modern Spain' también está disponible en la University of Pennsylvania Press.

    Mimesis and Empire
    • Mimesis and Empire

      The New World, Islam, and European Identities

      • 228 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      The book examines the dynamics of imitation among early modern European powers through literary and historiographical texts from the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, focusing on Spain, Italy, England, and the New World. It addresses European depictions of New World subjects and Islam, enriching the understanding of early modern imperialism with insights from the Mediterranean context. Key themes include literary transmission, imperial ideology, colonial identities, and issues of counterfeits and piracy, providing a comprehensive view of cultural exchanges during this period.

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