The War of the Spanish Succession in Catalan Contemporary Theatre and Poetry of the Time

In contrast to the significance of the War of Succession in the Catalan Countries and the vast publications on the event and its later literary recreations, the Catalan literature of the period has not yet been widely studied, despite some estimable contributions. Due to the lack of an updated and comprehensive approach, this article aims to provide a complex overview with new data on Catalan literary works written around the conflict and referring to it. Although the main focus is on poetry, news of theatre is also provided. The texts are analyzed according to literary trends (especially the Baroque and popular models) and the historical juncture. The Bourbon and Austrian factions are taken into account in an attempt to give a nuanced view of different attitudes, which sometimes evolve. Mythification has its counterpoint in mocking or devastating criticism.