The Brocense: A Life and Legacy of Renaissance Scholar

The Brocense: Born in 1523 in Brozas (Cáceres). In Évora and Lisbon, he later studied Latin and humanities, emphasizing very early for their intelligence. In Salamanca, he studied Arts and Theology, which was not completed to pursue his passion: the humanities. He became professor of Rhetoric and Greek Grammar, but never, his specialty. Like many of his contemporaries, he had trouble with the Inquisition. He was indicted twice by the Inquisition; the first time, he was only reprimanded and acquitted.

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Spanish Golden Age: History, Culture, and Renaissance

The Golden Age of Spain

Historical Events

Three pivotal events marked the beginning of the Golden Age under the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella:

  • The end of the Reconquista
  • The expulsion of the Jews
  • The discovery of America

The Impact of Spanish Arrival in America

The arrival of the Spaniards in America had profound effects:

Economic Impact

  • Ports became important trade hubs.
  • Food sources became more varied.
  • Precious metals were used to pay debts incurred from European wars.

Political Impact

  • Spain gained control
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Epic Tradition in Restoration and 18th-Century Literature

The Epic Tradition in Restoration and 18th-Century Literature

The aim of this essay is to identify and relate the epic elements found in 18th-century literary production and the Restoration period.

During the Restoration, the literary ideal was characterized by an effort to bring a new refinement to English literature according to sound critical principles of what is fitting and right, with a strong sense of decorum. There was a huge influence from the classics. The ideal in literature was that of

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Medieval Spanish Literature: Romances, Clerics, and Miracles

The Romance: An Epic Poem

The epic poem of the century often took the form of a romance. In dates such as 14 and 15, a romance is a variable-length poem written in eight-syllable lines with rhyming verses. Assonance and unexpected pairings are common.

Themes

  • Historical: Political events in the history of the Christian kingdoms of the Peninsula. These can focus on a character or the funding of a major news broadcast. Events at the border, such as the recapture and reporting of Moorish war developments,
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Valencian Romanticism and the Renaixença Movement

1.4 Topics of Romanticism

The “Wrong Century”

The melancholy mood that preceded many young Romantic authors. The necessity of escape from reality.

The Nostalgia of the Past

The yearning for escape led many authors to admire the institution of chivalry.

The “I”

The “I” became the essential Romantic source of inspiration. This led to the rejection of classical artistic rules, considered artificial and inadequate to express the complexity of the human spirit.

Nature

Romantics often poured their feelings into

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Romanticism in Spain: Characteristics, Authors, and Works

Romanticism: A Shift from Neoclassical Rationalism

Romanticism emerged as a counter-movement to the rationalist ideas of Neoclassicism. It shifted away from reason, exalting sentiments and emotions. Key characteristics include:

  • Irrationalism: Emphasis on mysterious and fantastic elements that reason cannot explain.
  • Intimacy and Subjectivism: Focus on personal feelings, often including nostalgia and melancholy.
  • Individualism: Emphasis on the individual’s self in relation to their surroundings.
  • Disillusionment:
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