Generation of ’27 and Narrative Techniques
Generation of ’27
Overview
They began publishing their works around 1920. Born between 1892 and 1906, these writers formed close relationships, living together and collaborating in Madrid. Influenced by Juan Ramón Jiménez and the avant-garde, they admired Góngora’s poetry for its pure language and formal perfection. To commemorate the third anniversary of his death in 1927, they organized events and were later included in Gerardo Diego’s 1932 anthology. Key members included Pedro Salinas, Jorge
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Medieval Society and Culture
Feudalism and Social Estates
During the Middle Ages, society revolved around feudalism. The nobility and church owned the land, while peasants worked it, pledging allegiance to their lords in exchange for sustenance and protection. Society comprised three estates: the nobility, clergy, and commoners.
The nobility held military, political, and economic power, controlling the land. Until the 13th century, they were generally unrefined and illiterate. Notable authors later
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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
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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,
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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
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