A01=Jo Labanyi
Author_Jo Labanyi
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cinema
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fascism
Federico Garcia Lorca
forthcoming
Francisco Franco
internationalism
literacy
Luis Bunuel
memory
propaganda art
Second Spanish Republic
solidarity
testimony
theatre
Product details
- ISBN 9781836392781
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 01 Oct 2026
- Publisher: Reaktion Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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The Spanish Civil War (1936–9) inspired an extraordinary range of cultural production, from literature, theatre, cinema, journalism and radio to visual art, song, dance, memoir and comics. This book – the first comprehensive study of the war's cultural output – considers works by both Spanish and foreign supporters of the Republic and Franco’s forces, with particular attention paid to women’s contributions, to reveal a conflict more complex than conventional narratives suggest. The book highlights how culture became a weapon in the fight against fascism while reflecting the passions, anxieties and ideals of the era and since. By combining well-known and lesser-known works across all media, it offers a nuanced and accessible portrait of a global struggle that continues to shape our understanding of political and cultural engagement.
Jo Labanyi is Professor Emerita of Spanish at New York University. Her recent books include A Companion to Spanish Cinema (2013), Engaging the Emotions in Spanish Culture and History (2016) and Modern Literatures in Spain (2022).
