18th Century Novel: Evolution, Subgenres, Key Authors & Characteristics
18th Century Novel: Evolution, Subgenres, and Key Authors
Developments in Novelistic Form
The 18th century saw several key developments in the novel:
- Epistolary Novels: These novels, based on fictional letters exchanged between characters, often intersected with historical figures.
- Autobiographical Novels: Some authors wrote fictional autobiographies, while others documented their own lives in a style approaching the novelistic.
Emergence of Subgenres
Several subgenres emerged during this period:
- Travel
Buero Vallejo’s “The Foundation”: A Critical Analysis
Buero Vallejo: A Critical Analysis of “The Foundation”
Biographical Notes
Born in Guadalajara in 1916, Buero Vallejo moved to Madrid to study art. However, the Spanish Civil War interrupted his studies. He joined the Republican side, was imprisoned, and sentenced to death. Released in 1949, he shifted his focus to literature. In that same year, his play “Historia de una escalera” (Story of a Staircase) won the Lope de Vega prize. In 1986, he was awarded the Cervantes Prize, Spain’s highest literary
Read MoreBaroque Masterpieces: A Comparative Study
The Three Graces by Peter Paul Rubens
Date: 17th Century
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Style: Flemish Baroque
Technique: Oil on Panel
Rubens’ energetic drawing, hidden beneath long, loose brushstrokes and rich impasto, brings the Three Graces to life. The soft flesh tones are achieved through a masterful combination of primary colors – red, yellow, and blue – resulting in a luminous scene. The painting highlights the sensuality of the three women’s bodies and their sinuous lines.
Inspired by Greek mythology,
Read MoreLanguage Arts: Figures of Speech, Verb Conjugation, and Semantics
Language Arts
Figures of Speech
We use various literary devices to make language more expressive, convey messages effectively, and draw attention to the author. These devices are classified into:
Phonetic Resources
These relate to the sounds of words:
- Alliteration: Repeating a sound to produce sensory effects.
- Paronomasia: Using two words with similar pronunciations but different meanings.
Morphosyntactic Resources
- Anaphora: Repeating a word at the beginning of multiple lines or sentences.
- Epiphora: Repeating
Language Arts: Figures of Speech, Verb Conjugation, and Semantics
Language Arts
1. Figures of Speech
We use various literary devices to make language more expressive, enhance the content of a message, and draw attention to the author. These devices are classified into:
Phonetic Resources
These resources relate to the sounds of words:
- Alliteration: Repeating a sound to produce sensory effects.
- Paronomasia: Using two words with similar pronunciations but different meanings.
Morphosyntactic Resources
- Anaphora: Repeating a word at the beginning of two or more lines or sentences.
Language Arts: Figures of Speech, Verb Conjugation, and Semantics
Language Arts
1. Figures of Speech
We use various literary devices to make language more expressive, enhance the content of a message, and draw attention to the author. These devices are classified into:
Phonetic Resources
These relate to the sounds of words:
- Alliteration: Repeating a sound to produce sensory effects.
- Paronomasia: Using two words with similar pronunciations but different meanings.
Morphosyntactic Resources
- Anaphora: Repeating a word at the beginning of two or more lines or sentences.
- Epiphora: