The Culture of Cursileria: Bad Taste, Kitsch, and Class in Modern Spain

The Spanish terms cursi and cursileria are not easily translated, but they refer to a cultural phenomenon widely prevalent in Spanish society since the nineteenth century. This book examines the social meanings of cursi, viewing it as a window into modern Spanish history and particularly into the development of middle-class culture.

• | By (Author): Noel Valis
• | Publisher: Duke University Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 16, 2003
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 424 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0822329972
• | ISBN-13: 9780822329978