Cervantes and 17th Century Spanish Prose: An In-Depth Look
Cervantes and 17th Century Spanish Prose
The 17th century saw a flourishing of prose in Spain, with Miguel de Cervantes and Francisco de Quevedo standing as the foremost creators in the field of narrative fiction. During this period, the idealistic novel of previous centuries lost ground to more realistic models, represented by Cervantes, the picaresque novel, and Baltasar Gracián. This century also witnessed a significant surge in historical prose, mysticism, and moral-political doctrine.
Cervantes’
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Juan Ramon Jimenez (1881-1958)
Juan Ramon Jimenez’s poetic trajectory (Huelva, 1881 – Puerto Rico, 1958) exemplifies the evolution of Spanish poetry in the early 20th century. His early works, such as Arias Tristes and Jardines Lejanos, display formal simplicity and the sensitivity of Bécquer. In 1908, influenced by R.D., Soledad Sonora was published, featuring formally complex poetry and vague, melancholic sadness. From 1916 onwards, with Diario de un poeta recién casado, his work shifted, abandoning
Read MoreSpanish Theater After the Civil War: 1940s Trends
Spanish Theater After the Civil War
The post-war Spanish theater was not as innovative as European theater, primarily due to commercial constraints (companies were subject to the tastes of a bourgeois public) and political conditions (limitations due to censorship).
On the one hand, in the theater of the post-war era, authors thrived with “fun” trivial or conformist works. On the other hand, “serious” authors found it difficult to break into commercial theater and did so in independent test theaters.
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Avant-Garde Movements in Spanish Literature
Avant-garde movements, also called “isms,” tried to overcome rationality through the unconscious and the mind. Key movements include:
- Surrealism: Focused on the unconscious mind.
- Dadaism: Embraced the absurd and defended the art of chance.
- Ultraism: A reaction against modernism, emphasizing metaphor in novels and expressive language.
Spanish Isms
- Ultraism: Prominent writers included Juan Larrea, Gerardo Diego, and Rafael Cansinos Assens. They founded the magazine
Enhancing English Language Skills: Grammar, Text, and Literature
The Importance of Diverse Methodologies in English Language Teaching
Becoming familiar with different methodologies is crucial for both educators and students alike. The world of education is constantly evolving, and new teaching methods and approaches are emerging. As a result, educators must keep up with the latest trends and techniques to ensure that they are delivering the most effective instruction possible.
Why Different Methodologies Matter
One reason is that different students learn in different
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**The Narrative in the First Spanish Half of the 20th Century**
In this beginning of the century, the men of the Generation of ’98 stood out, observed in these feelings like anxiety and existential obsession, especially over time and death, while concerns about the state of Spain.
The Issue of Spain
The independence of Cuba and the Philippines is the assertion that our country ceased to be a great power and caused the Generation of ’98 to wonder about the causes of decline and with it the power to
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