Miguel Delibes
Streaming Video - 1976
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In this 1973 interview for Spanish television, author and journalist, Miguel Delibes,talks about his early life and career. He discusses the origin of his french surname, the social realism and existentialist themes inhis novels, and his obsession with death. He was awarded the Premio Nadal for his first novel,"The Cypress Casts a Long Shadow," as well as criticism for "The Road." In 1973, Delibes was elected to the Royal Spanish Academy, and is recognized for his restraint when confronting the psychological damage of the Spanish Civil War. His novels above all show the common humanity of his characters and lthe possibility to effect social change through literature
Introduction: Miguel Delibes
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Delibes' Youth and Early Career
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Existential Realism in Delibes' Work
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Delibes' Literary Themes
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Diario de un emigrante
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Social Change Through Literature
(4:22) --
Spanish Civil War
(4:41) --
Delibes' Love of Nature
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Evolution of the Spanish Language
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Credits: Miguel Delibes
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PUBLISHED
EDITRAMA (Firm)., 1976
Year Published: 1976
Format: Streaming Video
SUBJECTS
Spanish literature