Avant-Garde Movements in Interwar Europe: A Literary Exploration
Avant-Garde Movements in Interwar Europe
In the early 20th century, a crisis of spiritual values in capitalist society challenged the principles of the Western world, exacerbated by the aftermath of World War I. This era saw the rise of the avant-garde, a series of innovative artistic movements emerging in interwar Europe. The avant-garde aimed to dismantle traditional artistic norms.
Key Avant-Garde Movements
- Futurism: Originating in Italy with Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, Futurism celebrated the
Love, Life, and Death in the Poetry of Miguel Hernández
Love in the Poetry of Miguel Hernández
The theme of love in the poetry of Miguel Hernández is linked to eroticism experienced through nature. His early work, influenced by Góngora, Jorge Guillén, and Federico García Lorca, shows the emergence of this theme. Hernández’s images are powerful, following the path of the Generation of ’27. He was struck by García Lorca’s lecture in Murcia on Góngora’s poetry, the power of metaphor, and the inscrutability of this Baroque poet. The influence of
Read More15th Century Chronology, Culture & Society: A Look at Late Middle Ages
15th Century Chronology: The Late Middle Ages
The 15th century belongs to the Middle Ages, a period between Antiquity and the Renaissance. It corresponds to the late Middle Ages, ending around the conquest of America (1492). For many years, two distinct cultures coexisted in the Iberian Peninsula: Islam and Christianity.
Culture, Society, and Economy
Muslims had a trade-based economy, flourishing cities like Cordoba, a strong currency, rich architecture, and extensive knowledge from Antiquity. Christians,
Read More20th-Century Spanish Literature: From Civil War to Democracy
The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) profoundly impacted subsequent cultural activity, with literature serving as both an escape and a tool for denunciation. During the 1940s, Spanish literature embraced realism, reflecting the realities of the time. Authors of this period often replicated narrative models, portraying Spanish society in the 1940s and 1950s. Censorship and limited access to foreign novels significantly shaped the literary scene.
Early Influences
The Family of Pascual Duarte marked Camilo
Read MoreAdventures of Don Quixote: A Summary and Analysis
Don Quixote: A Summary and Analysis
Description of Don Quixote
Don Quixote, a man of around fifty, was strong, thin, and lean-faced. An early riser and a lover of hunting, his name was either Quijada or Quesada (the authors differ on this point, but it seems more likely Quesada). In his idle hours, which comprised most of the year, he devoted himself to reading books of chivalry with such passion that he neglected hunting and managing his estate. He even sold some of his land to buy more books.
Don
Read MoreTrends in Post-War Catalan Poetry and Prose
Post-War Catalan Poetry (1943-1970s)
Early Post-War Period and Existentialism
In the early post-war period, a basic cultural infrastructure began to emerge in Valencia with the appearance of editorials and literary magazines. Amidst the desolation and hardship caused by the Spanish Civil War and World War II, existentialism (Albert Camus, Jean Paul Sartre) took root among Valencian poets. This nonconformist movement prioritized issues arising from the human condition and reflected the anxiety of living
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