Evolution of Latin Literature: Epic, Lyric, Theater, History
Epic Poetry
Features
- Narrative poems about legendary or historical events.
- Focus on heroes and the origins of myths.
Types
- Popular Epic: Oral tradition, anonymous authors.
- Cultured Epic: Written by known authors for a defined audience.
Authors
- Livius Andronicus (Odusia)
- Gnaeus Naevius (Bellum Poenicum)
- Quintus Ennius (Annales)
- Virgil (Eclogues, Georgics, Aeneid)
- Ovid (Metamorphoses)
- Lucan (Pharsalia)
Lyric Poetry
Expresses personal feelings and thoughts, often set to music.
Subgenres
- Eclogue
- Epigram
- Elegy
- Ode
- Hymn
Authors
- Catullus
- Horace
Opinion Journalism and Spain’s Generation of ’27
Opinion Makers and Journalistic Genres
Opinion makers present their views through arguments. Key journalistic genres include:
- Editorial: Reflects the newspaper’s official stance, unsigned, written by the director.
- Column: Offers a journalist’s personal interpretation, signed.
- Letters to the Editor: Readers’ opinions on various topics.
- Critique: Reviews of cultural shows with data and evaluation.
- Humor: Uses jokes to criticize negative aspects of reality.
- Interview: Dialogue between a journalist and a public
The Legacy of the Generation of ’27
Generation of ’27 – Introduction
The Generation of ’27, a term coined by Dámaso Alonso, refers to a group of influential Spanish poets born between 1891 and 1905. These poets, including Pedro Salinas, Jorge Guillén, Gerardo Diego, Federico García Lorca, Rafael Alberti, Luis Cernuda, Dámaso Alonso, and Manuel Altolaguirre, shared a strong friendship and cultural exchange, particularly through their time at the Student Residence in Madrid. They were university professors with similar educational
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Maison Carrée: A Roman Temple in Nîmes
Introduction
The Maison Carrée stands as a testament to Roman architectural prowess in the heart of Nîmes, France. Built in 16 BC, this remarkably preserved temple offers a glimpse into the world of the Roman Empire, specifically the Augustan period.
Technical and Formal Analysis
The Maison Carrée exemplifies the Roman adaptation of Greek architectural principles. Constructed using the arquitrabe system, the temple features a strong emphasis on straight
Read MoreExploring Literary Genres: Epic, Lyric, and Dramatic Poetry
1) Literary Genres
Overview
Literary works are categorized into groups based on whether the writer draws inspiration from real or imaginary events, external observations, or personal impressions and sensations. Authors can employ various expressive mediums (prose, poetry, dramatic dialogue) to portray reality directly or indirectly. These diverse approaches to understanding literary works have been recognized since classical antiquity as literary genres.
Aristotle defined and classified literary genres,
Read More19th Century Spanish & French Writers: Overview
19th Century Spanish & French Writers
Spanish Writers
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Fernán Gómez, son of a Spanish-German mother, spent his childhood in Cádiz before moving to Hamburg. Widowed after her first husband, with whom she had gone to Puerto Rico, she returned to Spain and remarried a Marquis. After his second husband’s death, she married Antonio Arrom, who also passed away. Having gained the favor of Elizabeth II and befriended the Dukes of Montpensier, she spent several years in the Alcázar
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