Modernism and the Generation of ’98: Literary Movements
Modernism and the Generation of ’98
The end of the nineteenth century in Europe and America produced a few political changes, but several philosophical and scientific issues affected literature. There was a desire for renewal of forms of expression. It cannot be said that Modernism was a school, but rather an attitude, an attitude of rebellion and search for new art forms, the exploration of beauty through the senses. Ruben Dario is considered the creator of literary modernism, with his work *Azul*
Read MoreSample Letters: Fun Run, Complaint, and Reality TV
An Informal Email
Hi there,
How’s it going? I haven’t heard from you for ages!
Well guess what? I’m taking part in a Gorilla Fun Run in September! Ellie’s doing it too. We’re going to run for seven kilometres around London dressed up as gorillas, and the sponsorship money we raise will go to a charity which helps save the world’s last remaining gorillas. It’s going to be great – it’s a really good cause, and it’ll force us to get fit as well.
I know that you took part in the London Marathon last year,
Read MoreRevolutionary Era Literature: Founding Fathers & Political Pamphlets
Revolutionary Era Literature
The most memorable writing in the 18th century was done by the Founding Fathers, the men who led the Revolution of 1775-1783 and who wrote the Constitution of 1789. Their most typical product was the political pamphlet. They shared the Enlightenment belief that human intelligence could understand both nature and man. They wanted to create a happy society based on justice and freedom.
Benjamin Franklin and the Enlightenment Spirit
The writings of Benjamin Franklin show the
Read MoreCharacter Types, Adverbs, and Explanatory Texts
Characters in Literature
Characters are beings of paper, meaning they are fictional, invented. Nevertheless, they must be characterized as if they exist, so that the reader can imagine them and understand the story and their lives.
Complex or Round Characters
These characters change their way of thinking and acting throughout the narrative. They are unpredictable and may surprise the reader. They are called dynamic characters.
Simple or Flat Characters
These characters always act and think the same way
Read MoreOscar Wilde’s Masterpieces: Themes and Narrative Analysis
The Importance of Being Earnest: Plot
The Importance of Being Earnest is one of Oscar Wilde’s most famous plays. The story revolves around two young aristocratic men, Ernest and Algernon, who fall in love with two young women, Gwendolen and Cecily.
Ernest, now called Jack, is the name assigned to him when he was adopted. He is the guardian to his granddaughter, Miss Cecily, who lives in the country. Jack has invented an alter ego, a younger brother called Ernest, who lives in the city. Algernon also
Read MoreRinconete and Cortadillo: Origins, Trades, and Rogue Life Analysis
Rinconete and Cortadillo: A Detailed Analysis
1. Family Origins of Rinconete and Cortadillo
Pedro Rincon (Rinconete), the elder, was born in Fuenfría (Segovia), in the Sierra de Guadarrama. His father, a respected minister of Santa Cruz, also known as the Pardoner, taught him the trade. Diego Cortado (Cortadillo), the younger, was born in a pious place between Salamanca and Medina del Campo. His father, a tailor, taught him the trade of cutting and tailoring. Tired of his stepmother’s treatment,
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