Catalan Language and Modernist Literature: History and Key Figures
The Catalan Language: A Historical Overview
The official status of the Catalan language has been a subject of contention. While there have been efforts to establish it officially, the state has often resisted.
- Commonwealth of Catalonia (1914): Elaboration of rules for grammar, spelling, and lexical units, which later extended to Valencia and the Balearic Islands (current rules).
- Primo de Rivera Dictatorship: Prohibited the use of the Catalan language.
- Second Republic: Catalan was reinstated and established
Victorian Novels: Social Commentary and Literary Legacy
The Victorian Novel: Social Commentary and Literary Legacy
The Victorian novel, a defining literary force during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), stands as a powerful and multifaceted reflection of the era’s dynamic social, economic, and intellectual transformations. Characterized by their substantial length, intricately woven plots often encompassing multiple narrative threads, and a diverse cast of well-developed characters drawn from various strata of society, these novels aimed to provide
Read MoreRomanticism and Realism: Key Features and Differences
Features of Romanticism
Romanticism is characterized by several key features:
- Individualism: Art and literature become a manifestation of self, expressing personal feelings. This leads to the development of lyric poetry and music, art forms particularly suited for expressing subjectivity.
- Irrationalism: Romanticism opposes Enlightenment rationalism, valuing emotions, dreams, and fantasies. This gives rise to modern fantasy and horror genres.
- Defense of Liberty: Romanticism champions liberty in all areas
Tirant lo Blanc: Narrative Themes and Historical Context
Tirant lo Blanc: Thematic Narrative
Tirant lo Blanc Thematic Narrative No. XIII – XV Religious and Moral, Historical (Ramon Llull), philosophical (Bernat Metge), historical (chronicles) romantic fiction (Tirant lo Blanc and Ramon Llull Curial e Güelfa anonymous) – Lull The figure is representative of the effort of the Christian society to be hegemonic.
Ramon Llull’s Vital Tasks
Draft vital tasks:
- Writing works that spread the Christian doctrine around the world and proposing reforms to bring the company
Lady Macbeth, Macbeth, and Time: Key Excerpts Analysis
Lady Macbeth’s Ruthless Ambition (Act 1, Scene 5)
Narrative Literature: Styles, Genres, and Evolution
Narrative Literature
Different Narrative Approaches
Narrative literature can be categorized in several ways:
Narrative Length
Narratives can be short (like stories) or long (like novels), with some works blurring the lines between these categories.
Setting and Time
Some stories, like chivalric romances, exist in undefined times and places, creating idealistic and fictional worlds. Others, known as realistic stories, depict characters and situations grounded in the time they were written, offering a more