Augustus Caesar and the Roman Empire: A Comprehensive History
Augustus Caesar: The First Roman Emperor
After 14 years of war, Octavian reunified the Roman world. Augustus, meaning “Sacred,” achieved immense success and, after his death, Romans deified him. He preferred to be called “Princeps,” the First Citizen. He became the sole ruler, with real power solely under him, ruled for 56 years, stabilized borders, and fostered economic growth.
Family Life During Augustus’ Rule
Upper-class women were educated and participated in public life. They enjoyed equal rights
Read MoreCultural and Literary Developments in the Fifteenth Century
The fifteenth century was a transition period, corresponding to Renaissance. As a result of the trends, the struggle of effective succession led to the creation of valid literary works such as the Clastina. Historical perspectives highlight the importance of the Renaissance in the kingdoms of Castile and Aragón, particularly during the Catholic marriage period. Courtly lyric gained popularity close to the fifteenth century, as cultured courtiers developed a refined position around the world. These
Read MoreSpanish Generation of ’27: Poets, Themes, and Evolution
Creationism and Symbolism in Poetry
Creationists recovered the symbolism intended to create their own reality in the poem. The poet was conceived as a being with divine potential who could create worlds with his poetry. Influenced by Cubism, Huidobro used two main resources:
- The overlap of images, like Cubism.
- The creation of rhythm through the typographical arrangement of the poem on the page, the position, and careful selection of words.
The Generation of ’27
In the 1920s, a unique group of poets lived
Read MoreTheater and Epic Poetry: Subgenres, Characteristics, and the Song of My Cid
Theater: Subgenres and Characteristics
Theater encompasses texts in which the narrative is conveyed directly through the dialogue of the characters.
Major Theatrical Subgenres
- Tragedy: Characters, usually of high status, struggle against their fate before ultimately succumbing. Classical tragedy was written in verse, and its hero was often a mythological figure. The modern period saw its peak in England during the 16th and 17th centuries.
- Comedy: Characters represent the actions of everyday life, treated
Roman Empire: Society, Economy, and Culture
Organization of the Roman Empire
The Emperor directly appointed all key positions and ran the empire. To apply and transmit their orders, they created the Pax Romana imperial council. In the first and second centuries AD, during the Pax Romana, Trajan and two other emperors of Spanish origin ruled. Rome reached a population of one million people. In 212 AD, Caracalla granted citizenship to all but Roman slaves.
Social Classes
- Senators and administrators
- Nobilitas: The enriched elite of the empire
- Plebeians:
Lorca, Hernández, and Greguerías: Poetic Analysis
Federico García Lorca
Federico García Lorca: A fusion of traditional and avant-garde styles, his tragic work stems from poetic inspiration and rigorous technique. Popular and worshipful elements intertwine in his work.
First Stage: Heterogeneity
This stage draws from earlier traditions. Works include: Book of Poems, Songs, and Poems and Romances of Flamenco Song Gitano.
Second Stage: Poet in New York
This stage is marked by a shift in style and themes.
Themes
- First Stage: Love (linked to death), death