The Spanish Theater from 1939 to 1970: A Historical Overview
ITEM 10: THE SPANISH THEATER FROM 1939 TO 1970
The drama followed a similar evolution to the novel and went through the same stages, though with some peculiarities. Given its special characteristics (half literary genre, half show), it was more subject to extra-literary pressures: the commercial and censorship.
Although Arniches and Benavente continued to write and successfully debuted, the war meant an inevitable breakdown: Valle-Inclán, García Lorca, and Muñoz Seca died (the last two killed),
The Mallorcan School of Poetry: A Deep Dive
The Mallorcan School
Background
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The Spanish Post-War Novel
The 1940s: A Literary Rupture
The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) marked a turning point in Spanish literature. The deaths of prominent authors, the exile of others, and strict censorship created a rupture with the previous literary traditions. The post-war period saw the emergence of new themes and styles, reflecting the social and political realities of the time.
The Novel of Exile
Authors forced into exile explored themes of loss, displacement, and the trauma of war. They
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Statute of Autonomy and the Civil War
On April 14, 1931 filed in the Second Spanish Republic. Thus began a stage characterized by intense political activity and a great cultural development.
On July 18, a part of the army, led by General Franco, rose against the legitimate government of the Republic.
It began a civil war so full of cruelty and hardness, which lasted three years and left a toll of over a million dead.
The war ended in April 1939 with the defeat of forces loyal to the Republic.
Basque Literature: From Traditional Ballads to Modernist Poetry
Lauaxeta (Stephen Urkiaga, 1905-1937)
Life
Born in Laukiz, Vizcaya, Lauaxeta studied high school in Durango and continued at Loyola. He connected with symbolism and modern trends through literature classes. His efforts then turned towards the Basque language. While working as a journalist in Gernika after the bombing, he was arrested by fascists and executed in Vitoria.
Works
Lauaxeta’s work was not limited to poetry. He also worked in journalism, essays, and plays, in addition to being involved in
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ITEM 5. SPANISH NOVEL BEFORE 1939: Pio Baroja and Unamuno
1. OVERVIEW
1.1. The Novel at the Beginning of the Century
The realist and naturalist novel, heir to the narrative of the 19th century, enjoyed a wide audience in the early 20th century, highlighting in particular the work of Blasco Ibanez. They are the last gasps of Realism.
1.2. Revival of the Novel
With the publication in Spain in 1902 of The Will by Azorin, Way of Perfection: Love and Pedagogy Autumn Sonata by Unamuno, and Valle Inclan’s works,
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