I give wholehearted thanks to my thesis advisor, Professor B. Antonio González, for his encouragement, support, and guidance over the last year. It was truly a pleasure working with him, and I have appreciated his dedication tremendously. I thank him for his insight and positivity, and for taking the time to shape the scholar within me.I would like to thank the College of Letters and the Iberian Studies department for guiding me on my academic path. Thank you to my academic advisor, Professor Laurie Nussdorfer, for helping me design an exciting, interdisciplinary curriculum of study. Special thanks to Professor Carmen Moreno-Nuño, whose course about the narrative and film of the Spanish Civil War inspired me to begin my studies on postwar Spanish literature. Thank you to Professors Moreno-Nuño and Typhaine Leservot for being an integral part of this thesis process.Finally, I offer my thanks to my family and friends. To my wonderful parents, who continue to inspire me with their ongoing pursuit of knowledge: thank you for everything. Thank you to my brother, Jordan; this project would not have been possible without his wisdom, sensitivity, and humor. To Jacob, whose patience, understanding, and love continue to inspire and challenge me every day, I offer my utmost thanks. Finally, thank you to all my friends for their ongoing encouragement and support.