Spanish Theater After 1936: From Exile to Experimentation
Spanish Theater After 1936
Theater in Exile
By the end of the Civil War, prominent authors like Federico García Lorca and Ramón del Valle-Inclán were either dead or in exile. A slow recovery of theater in Spain began, heavily monitored by censorship. Theater in exile became a constant reminder of Spain, developing along four main streams:
- Political Theater: Heir to the agitprop style, exemplified by Rafael Alberti.
- Realistic Theater: Ranging from avant-garde social commentary (Max Aub) to intellectual
The Latin American Boom
1. Narrative Renewal in Latin America
1.1 Essentials of the Renewal Narrative
Some key aspects of the narrative renewal in Latin American literature include:
- New Issues: Highlights the growing interest in urban settings, contrasting with the rural focus of the realist novel.
- Emergence of Imagination: Introduction of “magic realism” or “magical realism,” where reality and fantasy intertwine within the narrative.
- Increased Stylistic Care: Authors prioritize innovation and experimentation in their writing
Medieval Literature and Notable Figures: A Comparative Study
Medieval Literature and Notable Figures
Don Juan Manuel (1282-1348)
Don Juan Manuel, writer of medieval Castile, was the infant son of Don Manuel and nephew of Alfonso X the Wise. He inherited the title of Governor General of the Kingdom of Murcia and actively participated in the political struggles of his time. Initially supporting Ferdinand IV during his minority, he later sided with Alfonso de la Cerda. Upon Alfonso’s fall, he returned to Ferdinand IV, and after the latter’s death, he was involved
Read MoreCatalan Literature: Modernism to Post-War
Modernism
Poetry
Poets believed in pure poetry, emphasizing lyrical qualities and balanced form. Carles Riba, a key symbolist poet, explored themes of self and personal identity. Josep Vicenç Foix blended elements from various literary traditions.
Narrative
The Catalan novel was revived through two paths: the reappearance of Modernist narrators and the emergence of young, innovative storytellers. Modernist novels focused on the clash between individuals and society, and the marginalization of the elderly.
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Spanish Literature of the 20th Century
Modernism and the Generation of ’98
Modernism, with figures like Rubén Darío and José Martí, was influenced by French poets. However, Spanish poets were initially slow to embrace this movement. Rubén Darío was rejected on his first trip to Spain by Unamuno, but was welcomed on his second trip and traveled with modernists like Antonio Machado. Some examples of modernist architecture include the Sagrada Familia.
Characteristics of Modernism
- Aestheticism: Rebellion
Spanish Golden Age Poetry: Styles, Themes, and Metrics
Verbal Periphrasis Classes
Respect
Expresses if the verbal action has ended or continues to develop in the present.
Inchoative
Expresses an action that will begin shortly.
Durative
Expresses an unfinished action. As the gerund is imperfect aspect, all periphrases formed by a gerund are durative.
Perfect
Expresses an action that has finished. As the participle has finished or perfect aspect, all periphrases formed by a participle are perfect.
Frequentative
Expresses actions that resume shortly after finishing.
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