Analysis of Bécquer’s Rima VII: The Latent Poet
Rima VII by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer: An Analysis
Rima VII
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This commentary analyzes rhyme VII by the poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer from Seville. Within Bécquer’s collection, rhyme VII belongs to the first series (rhymes I-XI), where the poet reflects on poetry itself. Bécquer’s work aligns with the *post-romantic* movement, characterized by simplicity and melancholy, evident in its themes and vocabulary.
Theme: The Art Within
The central
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