Generation of ’27: Evolution and Poetic Stages
The Evolution of the Generation of ’27
The evolution of the Generation of ’27 is not uniform. This analysis outlines three key stages, acknowledging that not all poets participated to the same extent or at the same time.
Stage 1: The Twenties (1920-1927) – Pure Poetry
During this period, influenced by Góngora, Juan Ramón Jiménez, and the avant-garde movement, poets cultivated a style that emphasized:
- Formal rigor: Striving to create beauty through precise word choice and structure.
- Abstract Poetry:
Latin American Literature: Sixties Boom and Beyond
The Story of the Sixties: Years of Boom and Magical Realism
The final renewal of Latin American fiction came in the 1960s with a phenomenon that critics have referred to as the “boom” of the Latin American novel. It was linked to an extra-literary phenomenon that facilitated the novel’s international recognition: the support of Spanish publishers, especially after the success of Mario Vargas Llosa’s The City and the Dogs (1962). However, added to this was the convergence in a short space of time
Read MoreTraditional Castilian Lyric Poetry and Its Evolution
Oral Popular Lyric
All people are born to literature through a manifestation of feelings and emotions; they were in song, expressed in verse. It is a primitive lyric to which our first samples of literature belong. Oral tradition is a key characteristic of this type of poetry. Highlighting its anonymity, it already belongs to the community as a traditional piece. Productions are anonymous and transmitted orally, not reduced to writing. They belong to the people and traditions, making this type of
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Luces de Bohemia: A Grotesque Masterpiece
Luces de Bohemia presents a path of constant renewal, both formally and thematically, showcasing the author’s mastery of scenarios. Valle-Inclán’s earliest works, rooted in modernism, feature idealized creations alongside realistic characters, such as the Marquis de Bradomín. He also crafted a mythic cycle of dramas depicting an archaic society, including Divine Words and Comedies Barbaric.
Valle-Inclán’s comedies often feature characters from the world
Read MoreJulius Caesar: Characters & Their Roles
Marcus Brutus
A supposed good friend of Julius Caesar. He is an idealistic man, motivated by nobility and principles rather than by personal relationships. He agrees to the plot to assassinate his friend because he believes it is for the good of Rome. Ultimately, his misguided sense of nobility and his poor judgment lead to his downfall.
Cassius
The chief architect of the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar. He is the opposite of Brutus in that his participation in the conspiracy is neither noble
Read MoreLoanwords in the Spanish Language: A Linguistic History
Loanwords in the Spanish Language
The Latin base of Spanish has incorporated loanwords from various sources throughout history. Some were integrated into Latin and underwent the same transformations as other Latin words, making them difficult to distinguish. These are primarily pre-Roman and Germanic terms. Others were added to the nascent Castilian, such as Arabic words. Finally, some are of more or less recent incorporation.
Pre-Roman Words
Before the Roman period (218-29 and 19 BC), many languages
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