Imperial Lyric

Imperial Lyric: New Poetry and New Subjects in Early Modern Spain examines the intersection of poetry and ideology in early modern Spain. This scholarly work of Spanish history and criticism analyzes the writings of eight Peninsular authors to show how lyric poetry served as a primary site for negotiating masculine identity. The text explores how Spanish noblemen transitioned from medieval heroic ideals to the role of state subjects.

As Volume 1 of this study, Imperial Lyric highlights the significance of Spanish cultural production within global modernity. The author focuses on the prestige of lyric poetry over epic forms, offering new insights into the evolution of language and the self. This academic exploration of Spanish ballads and poetry provides a critical framework for understanding the shifting ideologies of the state during a pivotal era of European and American history.