Ramon 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
Read MoreSpanish Narrative Evolution: Civil War to Present
Spanish Narrative: From the Civil War to Today
1. Spanish Literature from the 1940s to Today
After the Spanish Civil War, storytellers began their work. A new literary tradition had to be created, breaking from the line breaks and avant-garde experimentation of the 1930s. Censorship was omnipresent in the post-war circumstances and in the novels of the 1950s. By the 1960s, the *content* ceased to be the key, and authors began to worry more about the *form* of narration. Since the 1970s, one cannot
Read MoreClassic Roman Life: Myths, Society, and Customs
History
Priam was the most handsome boy in the East, and Thisbe the fairest young woman. They lived in a city that Semiramis, queen of Babylon, had surrounded with walls. These young people loved each other and wanted to marry, but their families were opposed. They spoke from a distance using gestures, communicating through a crack in a wall that joined their two houses. After a few months, they decided to flee together and agreed to meet at a mulberry tree near the grave of a king. When Thisbe arrived,
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