Medieval Iberian Lyric Poetry: A Cultural Tapestry
Medieval Iberian Lyric Poetry
Cultured Lyric
Catalan Lyric
Lirica Cultured Catalan: ‘Proveza’ arises in the 13th century and travels to Catalonia. This poetry is collected in nearly 100 ‘cancioneros’. Troubadour poetry is lyrical in nature, with works by known authors expressed in a homogeneous language. These compositions were intended for singing and performed by musicians-singers: minstrels. The troubadours created a difficult subject with rigid laws for fine art.
Subgenres:
- Tired: A composition of
Patrician-Plebeian Conflict: Origins and Key Events in Rome
The Patrician-Plebeian Conflict: Origins
What is known as the “Patrician-Plebeian Conflict” began around the time of the founding of the Roman Republic (509 BC). This followed the expulsion of the Tarquins from Rome after the events involving Lucrecia, Antonino, and Sextus Tarquinius.
Early Conflicts and Key Figures
The events immediately following the expulsion are uncertain. Annals note that Porsena, King of Clusium, besieged Rome. Quintus Mutius Scaevola was taken prisoner and offered his honor
Read MoreRamon Llull and Catalan Chronicles: Literature of the 13th-14th Centuries
The Prose of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries: Ramon Llull
Objectives
- Converting the infidels
- Writing books to spread the Christian faith
- Building schools to train missionaries
Narrative Work
Blanquerna: This book, a standout among all books, presents actors performing a journey in search of an ideal. The heroes travel the world to achieve a specific objective.
Book Blanquerna
A noteworthy work due to its narrative verisimilitude and detailed environments of medieval society. The characterization
Read MoreBaroque Literature: Poetry, Theater, and Prose in Spain
Baroque Poetry in Spain
Baroque poetry is characterized by its ornate style and artifice. Metrically, it often features sonnets, ballads, and songs in traditional styles. Key themes in Baroque poetry include:
- Love: Often portrayed with intensity and drama.
- Religion: Frequently explores disappointment with worldly pleasures.
- Metaphysical and Moral Themes: Focuses on death and the passage of time.
- Satire: Uses humor and ridicule.
Key Figures in Baroque Poetry
Francisco de Quevedo
Francisco de Quevedo (1580-
Read MoreNoucentisme: A Cultural Movement in Catalonia
Noucentisme was a Catalan cultural and artistic movement that emerged in the early 20th century. It represented the alliance between the bourgeoisie and intellectuals. Eugenio d’Ors, the ideologue of the movement, coined the term Noucentisme.
Stages of Noucentisme
- 1906-1917: The movement’s peak years, influenced by Eugeni d’Ors’s yearly “glossary.” Josep Carner’s “The Tasty Fruits” stands out.
- 1917-1923: Noucentisme began to decline due to social and political conflicts, and confrontations between
Classical Literary Genres: Epic, Lyric, Dramatic
Classical Literary Genres
4.1 Definition
Classical literary genres are categories used to classify literary works according to their form and content. In the 5th century BC, the Greeks, particularly Aristotle, defined the main genres: epic poetry, lyric poetry, and dramatic poetry.
4.2 Poetry and Music
Poetry was often recited or sung. In Greek mythology, the singer Orpheus is a mythical character. Music and singing accompanied heroes in works like the Iliad and the Odyssey. Music was closely linked
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