Spanish Literature: Machado, Valle-Inclán, Lorca

Antonio Machado (1875-1939)

Born in Seville, Antonio Machado‘s family moved to Madrid when he was eight. He was educated at the Free Institution of Education. In 1907, he became a professor of French at the Institute of Soria. He met Leonor Izquierdo there, whom he married in 1909. Leonor died three years later. Antonio moved to Baeza, where he met Pilar Valderrama. In 1939, he went to France and died the same year.

Antonio Machado defined his poetry as a search for essentials. This search led him

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Literary Movements: Realism and Naturalism

Realism and Naturalism in Literature

Realism (1848 – France)

Realism emerged in France in 1848 as a reaction against the idealization and escapism of Romanticism. It emphasized the observation of reality. Key features include:

  • Accuracy and Objectivity: The term “realism” itself highlights the focus on accurately and objectively portraying characters and environments.
  • Characters from Everyday Life: Characters are often drawn from the lower classes and depicted in a realistic manner.
  • Detailed Settings:
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Ireland: 7-Day Fly and Drive Itinerary

Day Fly and Drive Holiday in Ireland

Make once-in-a-lifetime memories with this trip around Ireland. See the beautiful coastline, towering cliffs, and hidden gems to discover the real Ireland.

  • Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
  • Departure: Rome Fiumicino Airport
  • Destination: Dublin Airport
  • Target: Over 50s
  • Prices: From £990 per adult
  • Includes: B&B, 24/7 helpline, transfer from Dublin Airport on arrival, free parking
  • Does Not Include: Flights to/from Ireland, entrance to attractions, meals and drinks, personal
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Shakespeare’s The Tempest: Origins, Themes, and Stagecraft

Shakespeare’s The Tempest: Origins, Themes, and Stagecraft

The Tempest was probably written in 1610–1611 and was first performed at Court by the King’s Men in the fall of 1611. It was performed again in the winter of 1612–1613 during the festivities in celebration of the marriage of King James’s daughter Elizabeth. The Tempest is most likely the last play written entirely by Shakespeare, and it is remarkable for being one of only two plays by Shakespeare (the other being Love’s Labour’s

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Romanticism and Enlightenment in Literature: Key Aspects

Romanticism and Enlightenment in Literature

Romanticism is a cultural movement in literature and art that developed in the first half of the 19th century. Nationalisms arose, and the bourgeoisie became the ruling social class following the Industrial Revolution. This era also saw the rise of liberalism, an ideological movement advocating economic and political freedom. Romanticism marked the end of 18th-century rationalism.

Key Features of Romanticism

Its general features are:

  • Individualism and Subjectivism:
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Chronicle of a Death Foretold: Honor, Society, and Fate

Chronicle of a Death Foretold: News, Opinion, and Literary Journalism

Chronicle of a Death Foretold blends news reporting with literary journalism, recounting a story based on real events. It delves into the circumstances surrounding Nasar’s murder by the Vicario brothers, who sought to avenge their family’s honor after Angela Vicario claimed he had deflowered her. This event serves as a lens through which to analyze the conservative Colombian rural society of the 20th century, with its emphasis

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