Modernism and the Generation of ’98 in Spanish Literature
Modernism and the Generation of ’98
End-of-Century Literature: Modernism and the Generation of ’98
Historical, Social, and Literary Context
In the late nineteenth century, Europe experienced the crisis of the century, also called the crisis of bourgeois consciousness. This was a time of political and social instability marked by important scientific discoveries, major technological advances, and new artistic and ideological trends. This period culminated in the outbreak of World War I (1914-1918),
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Post-War Spanish Narrative (1939-1970)
Idealistic Novels
During the first years of Franco’s regime, triumphant novels emerged, glorifying war propaganda and the regime’s ideological values. Another narrative sought to escape the war, focusing on the lives of ordinary middle-class characters, such as in Cecilio BenÃtez de Castro’s Maleni.
Existential Realism
These novels aimed to reflect the bitterness of everyday life. Common themes included loneliness, frustrated hopes, the uprooting of characters
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Jorge Manrique: A 15th-Century Literary Giant
Jorge Manrique stands as a pivotal figure in 15th-century Spanish literature, renowned for his elegant and heroic style. His love poetry, reminiscent of the troubadour tradition, showcases the characteristics of songbook poets. Among his 50 preserved compositions, Coplas por la muerte de su padre (Verses on the Death of His Father) remains his most celebrated work.
Coplas por la muerte de su padre
Inspired by the death of his father, Don Rodrigo, Manrique
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Literature
Nature of Literary Phenomena
Literature comprises texts developed with artistic intention. It is an art using language units (prayers, words, morphemes, and sounds) that writers manipulate to produce aesthetic and emotional effects on the reader. Fiction designates the unique relationship between literary works and the real world. Literature imitates reality, inspired by it, but isn’t an exact copy. A work’s value lies not in its truth or falsehood, but in its plausibility (illusion of
Read MoreFrom Social Poetry to Newest Voices: Exploring Modern Spanish & Neruda’s Poetic Evolution
1.INTRODUCION: After the poetry rooted and uprooted 40 voices are uprooted, which makes human existence a preferential issue to be preparatory to the social poetry / / 2.The 1955-1970, OF THE SOCIAL A LA P. EXPERIENCE: “The anthology consulted the young Spanish Poetry” by Francisco Ribes attested seeking changes in communication and go against pure poetry, so poetry appears G.Celaya social.Es-establishes its characteristic features: Poetry has to be related to what is happening here and now, is
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Early 20th Century Spanish Theater
The first decades of the 20th century witnessed a renewal of theatrical attempts. Playwrights faced two choices: cater to the audience’s preferences (triumphant theater) or challenge them with innovative works.
Triumphant Theater
1. Realism: Jacinto Benavente, awarded the Nobel Prize in 1922, achieved success with plays like Vested Interests and The Unloved, which offered limited social critique.
2. Poetic Verse: This style blended Romanticism and Modernism, with notable
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