Medieval Literature: Class, Gender, and Genre
Medieval Literature: Exploring Class and Gender
The Intersection of Social Class and Literary Production
During the Middle Ages, a strong link existed between social class and the creation of literary texts. The earliest epic poems emerged from the warrior nobility, celebrating heroic deeds and battles. Knights and other figures associated with warfare were the protagonists of these epic narratives.
The Evolution of Noble Literature
By the 12th century, noble literature transformed. The novel gained
Read MoreOverview of Catalan Literature: From Verdaguer to Carner
Jacinto Verdaguer (1845-1902)
The great creator of modern literary Catalan. Author of poetry themed historiopatriotica, Lirica Amatoria during youth. Noted for its sweeping and epic poetry and religious mysticism. Trained in reading Latin classical and romantic authors.
Topic: Reflection desenganyada (text on poetry)
Resources: Hyperbaton / metaphor / personification / Rhetoric question. Chained rhyme / Quartet (10-6)
Miguel Costa i Llobera (1854-1922) – Pine of Formentor
Experiences influence current
Read MoreSpanish Poetry After 1936: Trends, Key Authors, and Works
Spanish Poetry After 1936
1. Historical and Social Context
Franco’s dictatorship began amidst international isolation and internal hardship. In 1945, the UN condemned the Franco regime, yet in 1955, it received foreign economic aid. Opposition movements, trade unions, and underground parties began to organize. Living standards improved, but inflation led to widespread strikes.
2. Miguel Hernández
Born in Orihuela, Miguel Hernández participated in the Spanish Civil War and died in prison. A follower
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The Novel
Previous Novel
realistic fiction (late nineteenth century naturalist) reflected a socially stable with a lasting morality. from the crisis of the end of the century, new social and historical reality of the twentieth century did writers become internal conflicts of the human being the main theme of his novels. the modernists and the group of 98 were the first to renew the narrative genre. from 1914 novecentista generation followed the line of the first intellectual European avant-garde,
Read MoreSpanish Poetry After 1936: A Comprehensive Overview
Spanish Poetry After 1936: Trends, Key Features, Most Significant Authors, and Works
Historical and Social Context
Franco’s dictatorship began amidst international isolation and internal misery. In 1945, the UN condemned the Franco regime, but by 1955, Spain was admitted to the UN and began receiving foreign economic aid. Opposition movements, trade unions, and underground parties started to organize. Living standards improved, but inflation led to a massive work stoppage.
Miguel Hernández
Born in
Read MoreCatalan Literature: From Avant-Garde to Post-War
Borrowings
Foreign words not accepted in the standard dictionary but introduced into our speech. Ex: affair, of course
Bulgarisms
Words that are part of the lexicon and are popular or have colloquial defects. Ex: Llavonses
The Avant-Garde Poetry
The first third of the 20th century saw a movement towards a reversal of artistic and literary trends. This period was characterized by the desire to break with the established order and experimentation. This was a break with traditional forms of expression:
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