Catalan Literature: From Avant-Garde to Modernism
The Avant-Garde Movement in Catalan Literature
The Avant-Garde emerged during the First World War, fighting to renew art and literature by creating new forms of expression. This movement manifested in various forms, including:
- Futurism: Celebrates progress and proclaims freedom.
- Cubism: Calligram is its literary manifestation.
- Dadaism: Rebelled against the world by denying art and culture.
- Surrealism: Based on psychoanalytic theory to explore new avenues of artistic expression.
General Characteristics
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The Poetic Evolution of Miguel Hernández
Early Influences and Style
Miguel Hernández, a remarkably gifted poet, mastered poetic technique with exceptional skill. He combined inspiration with rigor, blending popular and learned traditions, much like Federico García Lorca. His sonnets demonstrate a balance between emotion and restraint, achieving a powerful expressive density. His innovative use of metaphor is equally noteworthy.
Although his poetic career was short, his work shows a clear evolution.
20th Century Spanish Poetry: From Transition to Experimentation
Spanish Poetry from 1936
Transition Poetry: Miguel Hernandez
Miguel Hernandez’s work serves as a bridge between the poetry of the Generation of ’27 and the poetry of the post-Civil War generation.
MH – Life
A goat herder with little formal education, his will and desire to learn led him to educate himself. In 1934, he moved to Madrid from Orihuela. His friendships with poets from the Generation of ’27 determined his ideological and poetic evolution.
MH – Work
- “Perito en Lunas” (1933): A book with Gongoristic
The Generation of ’27 and Juan Ramón Jiménez: A Literary Journey
Noucentisme and the Generation of ’14
In the second decade of the twentieth century, a group of writers known as the Generation of ’14 emerged in Spain. Characterized by intellectualism, a European focus, and a pursuit of pure art, they promoted the artistic movement called Noucentisme.
Poetry
Juan Ramón Jiménez stands as the principal representative of poetry during this era. His relentless pursuit of perfection is reflected in his evolving creative stages.
Sensitive Stage
This initial phase reveals
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Medieval Spanish Literature
Topic 11: Literary Genres
Literary genres are categories established by tradition that allow us to classify literary works by their common characteristics. These genres have evolved over time. The literary tradition established during the classical era identified three major genres: epic, lyric, dramatic, and didactic.
1. Epic or Narrative Genre
This genre includes works in which an author recounts the facts and actions of characters. The narrator is fundamental. Prolepsis:
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Spanish-American Narrative
a) The Realistic Novel or Regionalist (until 1940)
Main Issues
- The struggle of man with the wild and violent.
- The political problems peculiar to Spanish America (dictatorships, changes in government, etc.).
- The social problems (economic inequalities, chiefs, and the oppressive condition of the Indian).
Trends
Land Fiction
- Frequent Item: American nature against civilization.
- Held in: Venezuelan plains, the pampas of Argentina, and the Colombian jungle.
- Author: Rómulo Gallegos (Doña