Spanish American Modernism: A Literary Revolution
Spanish American Modernism
Spanish American literary movement born in the last quarter of the nineteenth century and distributed in Spain by Rubén Darío following the publication of his book Prose Profane. Its importance was crucial for the evolution of Spanish poetry, and that was a total renovation of it.
The Modernist Revolution
The consequences for Spanish poetry are varied in nature:
- With Modernism, foreign literary movements were released in Spain: Parnasianism and French Symbolism and decadent
A Journey Through Love, Loss, and Redemption: A Collection of Heartfelt Songs
What’s Up
25 years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
And I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
And so I cry sometimes
When I’m lying in bed
Just to get it all out
What’s in my head
And I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream at the top of my lungs
What’s going on?
And I say,
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1. Society and Culture of the 17th Century
During the reigns of Philip III and Philip IV, the Spanish Empire began to suffer from military failures and the consequences of armed conflicts, such as the struggle against the Protestants, which politically and economically weakened the empire.
Economically, there was financial impoverishment and a decline in industry, banking, and business. Agriculture also entered a period of crisis, worsening the living conditions of peasants.
Socially, tensions between
Read MoreA Journey Through Love, Loss, and Redemption: A Collection of Heartfelt Songs
What’s Up
25 years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
And I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
And so I cry sometimes
When I’m lying in bed
Just to get it all out
What’s in my head
And I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream at the top of my lungs
What’s going on?
And I say,
Read MoreA Journey Through Love, Loss, and Redemption: A Collection of Heartfelt Songs
What’s Up
25 years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
And I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
And so I cry sometimes
When I’m lying in bed
Just to get it all out
What’s in my head
And I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream at the top of my lungs
What’s going on?
And I say,
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17th-Century Spanish Literature
Baroque
The Baroque was an artistic and literary movement that originated in Italy during the late 16th and 17th centuries. It’s characterized by ornate style and a complex approach to form and substance.
The Baroque period saw a shift in perspective, with a negative view of the world and humanity leading to a sense of disappointment in many literary works. This led to the emergence of moralizing, satirical, and ascetic themes.
The Baroque style is known for its intricate
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