Realism and Naturalism in 19th Century Spanish Literature
Coordination Classes
- Coordinated Copulative: (y, e, ni)
- Coordinated Adversative: (pero, mas, sino, aunque, sin embargo, no obstante)
- Coordinated Disjunctive: (o, u, ora)
- Coordinated Distributive: (tan pronto… como, unas veces… otras, bien… bien)
- Coordinated Explanatory: (es decir, esto es, o sea)
Realism
Realism was an artistic movement that sought to represent reality in accordance with the interests of bourgeois society. It developed in the second half of the 19th century, alongside the Industrial
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Prose vs. Verse
Prose is employed to convey concepts, ideas, and narratives directly to readers. It is found in both fictional and non-fictional works of literature, including books and journals.
The structure of prose is composed of sentences, phrases, and paragraphs. This makes it the most suitable writing style for articulating and communicating ideas, concepts, and events in a clear and concise manner.
Types of Prose
- Non-fictional prose: Presents real events and is commonly found in newspapers,
The Epic Poetry of 13th-Century Spain: A Deep Dive
Epic Poetry (13th Century)
Introduction
Epic poems of 13th-century Spain are lengthy narratives, originally composed orally and passed down through generations. These poems recount historical events and legends, often focusing on a hero who embodies societal values. Jugglers, who also served as entertainers, were key transmitters of these epics. Due to their oral and anonymous nature, many have been lost over time.
Early epic poetry played an informational role, educating an often illiterate public
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The French Revolution was a period of radical social and political upheaval in late 1700’s France. Several factors contributed to its outbreak, including:
- Poor Harvests: Leading to widespread famine and economic hardship.
- Political Marginalization of the Bourgeoisie: The rising middle class lacked political power commensurate with its economic influence.
- Financial Crisis: The French monarchy was deeply in debt, partly due to extravagant spending and involvement in costly
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The Essay
Definition and Origins
The essay is a prose composition, typically brief, that explores a personal interpretation of a specific topic. It delves into philosophical, scientific, historical, literary, or other subjects with depth, maturity, and sensitivity. The essayist’s perspective, shaped by reflection and meditation, is central. The essay distinguishes itself from lyric poetry through its language: the essay employs a more conceptual and expository style, while lyric poetry leans towards
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology
Early Influences
Father of Psychology: Wilhelm Wundt (1879, Germany)
Student of Wundt: Edward Titchener, Structuralism
Father of American Psychology: William James, Functionalism
7 Major Perspectives in Modern Psychology
- Psychoanalytic: Unconscious processes, unresolved conflicts, past experiences (Sigmund Freud)
- Behavioral: Objective, observable, environmental influences on overt behavior (John B. Watson, 1913)
- Humanistic: Free will, self-actualization, growth-seeking,
Spanish Literature from Baroque to Romanticism
17th Century: The Baroque Period
Society and Culture
A time of acute crisis, the 17th century witnessed the consolidation of absolute monarchy alongside a rising bourgeoisie (particularly in England and Spain). Spain experienced a century of decline, marked by social inequality. This era grappled with complex issues: a world perceived as chaotic, the pervasiveness of death, and the ephemeral nature of life, often likened to a dream. These anxieties fueled a sense of disappointment and pessimism,
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Kouros and Kore
Technical Information
Title: Kouros and Kore of Anavyssos
Author: Unknown
Chronology: 510-500 BC
Style: Archaic Greek
Typology: Free-standing Sculpture
Materials: Marble, Polychrome Marble from Paros
Theme: Votive or Funerary Sculpture
Location: National Archaeological Museum (Athens), Museum of the Acropolis (Athens)
Historical Context
These sculptures belong to the Archaic Greek style prevalent during the 7th-6th centuries BC. Greek sculpture in this period was characterized by the representation
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Pablo Neruda
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Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair was released in Santiago in 1924 by Editorial Nascimento. In this book, Neruda maintains a traditional structure (e.g., rhyme) and a tendency toward
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Literary Genres
Lyric Literature: This genre expresses the writer’s subjectivity.
- Oda: Expresses enthusiasm and admiration.
- Song: Short poem with a love theme.
- Elegy: Expresses sorrow for personal events.
- Eclogue: Love-themed dialogues between shepherds.
- Satire: Ridicules and criticizes actions or persons.
- Epistle: Written in letter form.
- Epigram: Short poem of a festive nature.
Popular Lyric Forms:
- Zejel
- Carol
- Lyrical Ballads
Narrative Literature: The narrator recounts external events, creating a fictional
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