Miguel de Unamuno’s *San Manuel Bueno, Mártir*: Existential Conflict
Miguel de Unamuno: Life and Context
Biographical Sketch
The novel San Manuel Bueno, Mártir by Miguel de Unamuno was published in 1931. Its author reflects all aspects of his thinking and writing style in this work.
Miguel de Unamuno was born in Bilbao in 1864. After years of studying classical philology at the University of Madrid, he took the chair of Greek at the University of Salamanca in 1891. He resided in Salamanca until his death. Appointed rector, he was later removed due to his opposition
Read MoreKey Spanish Authors: Jovellanos, Bécquer, Galdós
Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos (18th Century)
Born in Gijón, Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos studied fine arts and history. His reformist ideas caused him significant problems. His work includes poetry, drama, and essays; his non-fiction texts were primarily aimed at the ruling classes. His subjects were often political and historical, expressing deep concern for societal problems and proposing reform measures. He was a reformer focused on encouraging the populace. His style is simple and clear, using
Read MoreRasgos Fundamentales del Realismo Literario
Principios del Realismo Literario
- Observación y descripción precisa de la realidad. Este es el principio básico del Realismo. El interés por la observación de la realidad es paralelo a los métodos de observación característicos de las ciencias experimentales. Los escritores realistas se documentan: toman notas de campo sobre personajes o ambientes, o consultan libros para extraer información precisa.
- Ubicación próxima de los hechos. Frente a la evasión en el espacio y el tiempo del Romanticismo,
Essential English Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs & Expressions
Unit 3
Phrasal Verbs: Learning and Thinking
- back up (sth) (phr v) → To make a copy of information on a computer that is stored separately.
- face up (to) (phr v) → To accept that a difficult situation exists.
- focus (on) (phr v) → To give a lot of attention to one particular subject.
- get in (phr v) → To succeed in getting a place on a course, especially at university or college.
- mix up (sth) (phr v) → To mistake someone or something for someone or something else.
- think over (phr v) → To consider
Key Concepts in Linguistics, Literature, and History
Historical Periods Overview
Middle Ages
Started around the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
- 12th Century: Characterized by early religious, legal, and historical texts.
- 12th-14th Centuries: Period marked by major diseases (like the Black Death).
Modern Age
- 16th Century: Renaissance (meaning “rebirth”).
- 17th Century: Baroque, Neoclassicism, and the Enlightenment (Age of Illustration).
- Note: The Renaissance period varied regionally (e.g., Catalonia, Spain, wider Europe).
Compound Sentence Types (Coordination)
Read MoreTom Sawyer’s Adventures: Key Plot Points and Analysis
Key Plot Points in Tom Sawyer’s Adventures
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Why was the cat’s bones important evidence in Potter’s favor?
They proved that Tom was right about what had happened in the graveyard. Tom carried a dead cat and witnessed the events.
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Why didn’t Huck have the same cause to fear?
Because Joe didn’t know that Huck was with Tom that night.
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Where do you think Tom got his ideas about hidden treasure?
I think he got his ideas when he went to the island and became a ‘pirate,’ because pirates always look for treasure.