Salvat-Papasseit’s Rose to the Lips: Erotic Poetry
The Poem of the Rose to the Lips: An In-Depth Look
Introduction
The Poem of the Rose to the Lips is considered the best book of erotic poetry in Catalan. The poet conveys pleasure and joy with a zest for life and victory in sex. It brings together poems written between 1921 and 1923. The book tells a unified story of love that corresponds to Salvat’s biography, although it is difficult to find a real correlation. It is believed that he could have been circumventing an acquaintance when he was admitted
Read MoreNew Journalism, Postmodernism, and Cultural Shifts
What is New Journalism?
New Journalism emerged in the 1960s and 70s as a reflection of the “crazy” American society, often surpassing fiction in its vivid portrayal of real events. It aimed for an objective point of view (POV) while immersing the reader, effectively turning reality into skeptical entertainment. Stylistically innovative, it often featured the narrator as a “method actor,” participating in the events described. Publications like *The New Yorker* were key platforms for this style.
Read MoreOscar Wilde: Life, Works, and Philosophy
Oscar Wilde: Key Concepts in His Works
Wit, Irony, Puns, and Epigrams:
- Wit: The ability to create intellectual pleasure through surprising combinations or contrasts of previously unconnected ideas or expressions.
- Irony: The use of words to express something different from, and often opposite to, their literal meaning. It involves a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
- Epigram: A sharp, witty saying that expresses a single thought or idea concisely. It is often a clever and paradoxical
Criollismo and Costumbrismo in Latin American Literature
Criollismo in Literature
Criollismo emerged in the last decade of the 19th century and continued until 1929. This literary trend originated when a group of writers adopted the slogan of striving for a truly national literature that reflected and portrayed the native Venezuelan man.
Key Aspects of Criollismo:
- Unbiased Vocabulary: Authors used regional vocabulary without bias.
- Psychological Insight: Writers were thoroughly familiar with the psychology of the inhabitants of these regions.
- Realistic Portrayals:
Antonio’s First Trip to New York City
Antonio’s First Trip to New York City
A Spanish Teenager’s First Impressions
Why hadn’t Antonio visited New York before?
Antonio’s family moved to Spain just before his 12th birthday, and he never got the opportunity to visit New York until now.
Why is it difficult to talk about a ‘real’ New Yorker?
Since the city was founded, people from different races and cultures have come to New York seeking a better life. It has always had a mixture of cultures and religions. There are people there from every part
Modern Art Movements: Futurism, Cubism, Expressionism, and More
Futurism
Futurism was founded by the Italian Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, who published his first manifesto in Paris in 1909. It represented a total rupture with the past, expressing admiration for the mechanical civilization and technical progress: machines, speed, and great inventions like the train and the airplane. A consequence of this was the disregard for human subjects and fundamentals. To achieve the ideal of free words, Futurists did not punctuate the text and deleted adjectives.
Cubism
Cubism
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