15th Century Literature: Poetry, Prose, and Theater
15th Century Literature
The Traditional Lyric
Although increasingly being used, there was still the lyrical role of oral transmission. The carol was used to express emotions and feelings. They were characterized by the use of images of nature, symbolism, repetition, wordplay, and simplicity.
The Court Poetry
Born in Provence, their creators were the trovadores. The subject was love, where the woman was like a divine being to love. The man pays homage to what is called courtly love. The lady’s honesty
Read MorePhonetics: Consonant and Vowel Sounds in Catalan
Africates are best understood in two phases: it starts with a step of interrupting the upper interface, which resolves to a narrowing of sounds similar to fricatives:
- [Ts] [t]: Tsar, wick (voiceless africates)
- [Dz] [d]: random, doctor (voiced africates)
Laterals: In laterals, air escapes through the sides:
- [L] []: Lollar
Vibrants: To articulate them, the tip of the tongue vibrates:
- [R] []: rare
Nasals: In articulating them, a part of the upper interface leaves the nasal cavity where resonance occurs:
- [M]
Spanish Theater and Poetry Since 1975: Trends and Authors
Spanish Theater Since 1975
The political and social circumstances that have occurred in Spain since 1975 have been very favorable to theater. The disappearance of censorship has coincided with the state’s interest in subsidizing theater initiatives and the creation of the National Drama Center, the Theater Documentation Center, and the National Center for New Performing Trends. In addition, publications for the dissemination of texts and theater festivals throughout Spain have increased.
Interestingly,
Read MorePicaresque Novel: Structure, Themes, and Social Critique
The Picaresque Novel: An Analysis
The picaresque novel, introduced anonymously in the 16th century, represents a critique of the realistic novel of the time. It influenced both literary and social landscapes. Renaissance literature often failed to depict reality, and the picaresque novel opposed the idealized heroes of pastoral or chivalric tales. It introduced a new anti-heroic character who moves in vulgar and poor environments.
Structure and Narrative
The novel is structured as an autobiographical
Read MoreUnderstanding Feelings and Character Traits: A Comprehensive List
Understanding Feelings
Here’s a breakdown of common feelings and their meanings:
- Relaxed: Happy because you aren’t worried about anything.
- Nervous: Worried because of something that is going to happen.
- Pleased: Happy about something that happened.
- Embarrassed: Feeling stupid because of something you did or something that happened.
- Annoyed: A bit angry.
- Fed up: Annoyed or bored because you have done something for too long.
- Disappointed: Unhappy because something is not as good as you wanted it to be, or
Charles Dickens: Life, Works, and Literary Impact
Charles John Huffam Dickens
Charles John Huffam Dickens FRSA (/ˈdɪkɪnz/; 7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world’s best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.[1] His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are still widely read today.[2][3]
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