T.S. Eliot’s Literary Theories: Key Concepts
Unification and Dissociation of Sensibility
This expression is used with either a philosophical or a literary critical meaning. T.S. Eliot sees something very important happening in the 17th century: the emergence of modern science. He realizes that something distinguishes this new science from previous iterations. Eliot maintains that before the 17th century, there was a unification of sensibility.
Eliot argues that the differentiation between the self and the world is something brought about by
Read MoreKey Concepts in Catalan Literature
1. We will call five trobaresc bone genera: Sirventes, cry, dawn Pastorela, discussing poetry.
a) Calls two Catalan troubadours: Guillem Bergueda Cevera and Girona.
2. Where is the art of transgression? A universal system that would become so infallible to unbelievers.
b) Explains why Lull attempts to convince the autoritas church to convert unbelievers. He appeared as the figure of Jesus crucified; this was repeated five times for this reason, attempting to convince of the superiority of Christianity
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Early 20th Century Spanish Novelists
The lyrical, romantic innovations of the early twentieth century resulted from a pessimistic view of Western culture at the time, where individuals struggled to find meaning in existence. The message was one of frustration and despair. The main innovations in the novel included:
- Missed Calls: Attention to the problem of history.
- Centralization in the hero.
- Momentariness and fragmentation of major players.
- Dramatization.
Pío Baroja
Pío Baroja defended the novel as
Read MoreLiterary Genres and Common Themes
Literary Genres
Item 2: Literary genres are structural models that we use to create, sort, and group different literary texts.
Lyric Genre
The author expresses their ideas and feelings subjectively.
Features:
- Use of poetic figures of style
- Expressive, evocative, and suggestive value
- Concentration and brevity
- Low presence of narrative elements; often no plot
- Rhythm and musicality
- Variety of themes and forms
Poetic Forms:
- Elegy: The author expresses grief over the death of a loved one.
- Eclogue: Expresses loving
Literary Texts: Characteristics and Genres
Characteristics of Literary Texts
Literary communication involves distinct elements. The issuer is the author of an original, unpublished work. The receiver is the reader, who interprets the work. The message is the work itself. The context differs for the author and the reader. Finally, the code is the common language, modified for aesthetic and expressive purposes.
Creative Language in Literary Works
Writers manipulate language to create a unique and innovative result. Key features include:
- Connotative
Literary Genres: Lyric and Drama Characteristics
Lyric Genre: An In-Depth Look
The lyric genre encompasses a broad and varied range of literary forms, themes, and attitudes. It is based on the intensive use of poetic language, far exceeding that found in narrative and drama. It is characterized by the presence of emotive function, manifested in the expression of feelings, imaginations, and emotions of the author.
Common elements to poetic texts are:
- Concentration and brevity, a product of life experiences and internalization, stripped of accessories