Spanish Modernism: Literary Analysis
Spanish Modernism: A Literary Exploration
Key Figures of Spanish Modernism
Juan Ramón Jiménez
Pure poetry is characterized by essence, abstraction, and the elimination of all anecdotal elements. For Juan Ramón, poetry is beauty, knowledge, and a desire for eternity.
- Beauty: The search for and expression of beauty define him as a conscious minority poet.
- Knowledge: His poetry involves an intense desire to delve into the true being of things, their inner essence.
- Longing for Eternity: The poem, timeless
Latin Vocabulary for Beginners
Basic Latin Vocabulary
Nouns
| Declension | Nominative Singular | Genitive Singular | Gender | Definition | Derivative(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | amicus | amicī | m | friend | amicable, amiable |
| 1st | ancilla | ancillae | f | slave-woman | ancillary |
| 2nd | atrium | atriī | n | reception hall, main room | atrium, atrial |
| 1st | barba | barbae | f | beard | barber |
| 3rd | canis | canis | m/f | dog | canine |
| 1st | cena | cenae | f | dinner | |
| 2nd | cibus | cibī | m | food | |
| 2nd | compluvium | compluviī | n | a large square opening in roof of atrium | |
| 2nd | coquus | coquī | m | cook | (concoct) |
| 2nd | cubiculum | cubiculī | n | bedroom | cubicle |
| 1st | culina | culinae | f | kitchen | culinary |
| 2nd | dominus | dominī | m | master | dominate, |
Modernism in Literature: Key Features and Authors
1. Modernism: Defining Features
Definition: Modernism, a cultural movement spanning all arts, emerged between 1880 and World War I, challenging 19th-century aesthetics and reflecting a spiritual crisis. It influenced later authors and trends, emphasizing beauty, the pursuit of ideals, and a rejection of mediocrity. In Hispanic literature, Modernism began in Latin America with José Martí and Rubén Darío, expressing decadence through skepticism, pessimism, and societal discontent.
General Characteristics
Modernist
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Major trends:
- The idea of winners: The post-Civil War novel developed from the ideological perspective of the winning side.
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