Generation of ’27: Authors, Works, and Legacy
Generation of ’27: A Literary Renaissance
The Generation of ’27 was a group of influential Spanish writers and artists who emerged around 1927. This collective gathered to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of Baroque poet Luis de Góngora. The Generation of ’27 opposed Ultraísmo, a movement that sought novelty above all else. Instead, they drew inspiration from classical Spanish poetry and popular lyrical traditions.
Key Influences and Characteristics
The main authors who inspired the
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Weighing Troubadour Influence: From Latin to Catalan
Factors Influencing the Evolution of Catalan:
- The influence of pre-Roman languages (substrate): This left a mark on the lexicon and phonetics, such as palatalization of the initial ‘l’ cluster.
- The intensity of Romanization: Stronger in coastal areas and weaker inland.
- The influence of superstrate: The languages of invading peoples favored linguistic evolution. For example, Germanic semantics in different fields.
- Adstrate: Influence in words and ways
Medieval Literature and Troubadour Poetry
Medieval Literature
Medieval Literature spans between the 5th century (476) and the 15th century (1453).
- High Middle Ages: Formation of the Romance languages (11th and 12th centuries).
- Late Middle Ages: Appearance of relevant literature (12th to 15th centuries).
General Characteristics
- Feudalism: The system of social, political, and economic organization. It was based on a class division, bound by vassalage contracts. The three basic classes were nobility, clergy, and the common people. The feudal pact
Rafael Alberti, Miguel Hernández, and Federico García Lorca: Spanish Literature
Rafael Alberti
Rafael Alberti was awarded the National Literature Prize in 1925. He spent much of his life in exile, returning to Spain in 1977. He served as a deputy for the Communist Party and was awarded the Cervantes Prize in 1983. Alberti reflects on his life in his memoir, Lost Grove. His diverse lyrical style encompasses popular and classical veins, avant-garde and surrealist poetry, and politically committed verse. Among his many works are:
- Marinero en Tierra
- Cal y Canto
- Sobre los Ángeles
Marinero
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The Generation of ’27: A Literary Overview
The Generation of ’27 was a group of writers who rose to prominence in the Spanish cultural scene around 1927. This was marked by a tribute to the poet Luis de Góngora on the tercentenary of his death, held at the Ateneo de Sevilla, with the participation of most of those considered members of the group. From 1920 to 1936, the authors of the Generation of ’27 lived and worked together, maintaining close friendships. However, the outbreak of the Civil War
Read MoreRoman Historiography: A Literary and Political History
The Roman Historiography
Roman historiography was understood as a true literary genre rather than a purely scientific work. It often included legends, recreated events, fictitious speeches and letters, and expressive language typical of rhetoric.
Origins and Early Historians
Its origins lie in the annals of the pontiffs, compiled annually, and in recording the most relevant events. In the 3rd century BC, after winning the First Punic War, the Romans decided to write history as political propaganda
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