Spanish Post-War Theater: From Bourgeois Comedy to Absurdist Humor
Spanish Post-War Theater
General Features
The post-Civil War Spanish theater served two primary functions: entertainment and ideological dissemination. This ideology was conveyed through various means:
- Dismissal of pre-war contributions, such as those of Federico García Lorca and Teatro Valle.
- Promotion of works that glorified the victors’ values.
- Reliance on classical authors to evoke a sense of a glorious past.
The state and church exerted strict control over new works and repertoires, fostering self-
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The Novel in Exile
The majority of exiled writers reproduced similar themes: memories of Spain before 1936, longing and desire to return, and reflections on the circumstances of war and exile. Many of their books were banned by censors. Best-known authors include:
- Ramón J. Sender (1901-1982): His work is divided into three areas: realistic narratives (Requiem for a Spanish Peasant), historical novels, and autobiographical accounts (Crónica del alba).
- Max Aub (1903-1972)
- Francisco Ayala (1906-): Notable
New Galician Narrative: Features, Authors, and Works
New Galician Narrative: Features, Authors, Works
The New Galician Narrative emerged during a very vibrant and dynamic period (between 1950-1960), influenced not only by the Galician context but also by developments in Europe. The post-war era brought significant changes in artistic expression and marked substantial development in subsequent years. Currents of thought like Marxism and existentialism, focusing on the reflection of human existence, consolidated. A key reference for the youth of those
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Argumentation in Persuasive Texts
Argument: A persuasive case characterized by intentionality, aiming to convince or persuade through evidence and reasoning. The appellate function is predominant, seeking to achieve its purpose in argumentative texts by presenting evidence and reasons.
Argumentative Structure
- Thesis: The fundamental idea of the text, which the author seeks to demonstrate.
- Argumentative Body: Contains arguments that confirm or reject the thesis, integrating quotations, arguments from
Galician Literature in Exile: Buenos Aires Hub (1936 Onwards)
Galician Literature in Exile After 1936
With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936, a period of harsh political repression began in Galicia. Many intellectuals soon went into exile for political reasons. Consequently, during the early years of the dictatorship, Galician literature could primarily only continue in America, where there was already significant cultural activity within the immigrant community.
Cultural Renaissance in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires became the main centre for these initiatives,
Read MoreUnderstanding Spanish Ballads and Lyrics: History and Key Features
Spanish Ballads and Lyrics: An Overview
The Ballad (Romance)
The ballads (romances) are epic or lyrical compositions with an indefinite number of verses, composed to be sung or recited. They typically have eight-syllable verses with assonant rhyme. Being oral, several versions of the same ballad often exist.
Some theories suggest they originate from ancient epics, while others propose they predate epic songs and were created by individual authors. The Ballad is the collection of ballads performed in
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