The Evolution of Spanish Literature

by Flossy Parker-White

the main Spanish language, with Spanish nationalism as one of its foundations. He required that all films that were produced in any dialect were to be dubbed, as he didn’t consider them to be ‘real languages’ – he diminished their rich value that provided the country with the diversity that it needed to maintain fluidity. Whilst this obviously destroyed the natural diversity that was once prominent throughout Spain, the fact that the smaller dialects have managed to rebuild themselves shows the strength of their importance.

If we look at Valencia, we can see the unity amongst the community, which has ultimately led them to recreate what once was part of the worldknown Spanish diversity. During the early 1960’s the community started to regain its economic wealth, and through immigration, the city managed to grow its population and regain its independence. Additionally, we can see the advertisement of their specific culture shine through to help them broadcast their importance to others. Public works and the reconstruction of the Old City have helped to improve the liveability of Valencia, as it has opened the doors for tourists.

Whilst this only touches the surface of the wealth of Spanish literature, we can see how the Dictatorship in the 20th century was a pivotal moment for Spanish literature, cementing its importance by the way it has managed to re-embed itself in our modern life. The diversity within the literature is significant, as we can see the difference between the lives of our ancestors, deepening our understanding, allowing us to shape out future for the better.