Hispanic American Literature: Authors and Works
Miguel Hernandez:
Inexhaustible metaphorical imagination. Works: Proficient in moons that never ceases Ray (Ramon Sijé Elegia), Wind of the people, He lurks, Cancionero i romance absences.
Poetry Rooted:
Topics: Love, Family, Catholic Faith. Estilo: Language sober and balanced. Luis Rosales: April and house burning.
Poetry Uprooted:
Topics: Search for the meaning of human existence, expressive force. Damaso Alonso: Hijos de la ira, Dark story, Man and God.
Realism Existential
Bitter Reflection of everyday
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Spanish Literature: Medieval to Renaissance
Medieval Period
Mester de Juglaría
Minstrels were traveling entertainers who recited poems, juggled, and performed various acts. The Mester de Juglaría refers to the works of these minstrels, often anonymous, with irregular meter, assonance, and heroic themes. The most important work is Cantar de Mio Cid.
Mester de Clerecía
This poetic school emerged in the 13th century, featuring educated clergy as authors. Their works had regular meter, religious themes,
Read MoreLate 20th and Early 21st Century Galician Poetry
The Post-Franco Era: A Literary Renaissance
1975 marked a turning point in Galician literature. The death of Franco ushered in a democratic era, granting the Galician language official status and fostering a literary resurgence. This led to a surge in publishing houses, literary awards, and magazines, promoting literature in Galician.
In poetry, With Gunpowder and Magnolia, alongside Arcadio López Casanova’s Trades (1976), spearheaded this transformation. Authored by José Luís Méndez Ferrín,
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Item 14: 16th Century Poetry
Spanish Traditional Poetry
Learned poetry was widely distributed, and popular poetry reached its peak in the latter half of the sixteenth century. Two kinds of poetry already existed in the fifteenth century, mainly eight-syllable verses.
Italianate Poetry
Features include a renewal of metrics (heroic verse) and the expression of the poet’s love in bucolic and pastoral themes.
Garcilaso de la Vega
Garcilaso de la Vega is one of the greatest poets, known for formal perfection
Read MoreCicero’s Rhetoric and Oratory: Power of Eloquence in Ancient Rome
Cicero’s Rhetoric and Oratory
The gift of eloquence was crucial for success in the Roman world. It could open doors and determine victory in the Senate, at the Forum, in the courts, and even on the battlefield. The Romans strongly supported rhetoric studies, recognizing the power and value of public speaking.
The exercise of public speaking was linked to freedom of expression; the greater the civil liberties, the greater the opportunities for the genre. The oratorical flourish and anger prevalent
Read MoreSpanish Literature: 1927 to Late 20th Century
Generation of ’27
The Generation of ’27 was characterized by taking on the “isms” of prior art, incorporating issues of modern times, integrating different art forms, and shocking the public. These “isms” included:
- Cubism
- Futurism
- Dadaism
- Expressionism
- Surrealism
These movements involved a long revolution, changing human life and exploring the subconscious to release repressed impulses.
Creationism and Ultraism
Avant-garde movements.
Influence of Surrealism: By 1930, Surrealist influence began. Lorca, Alberti,
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