The House of Bernarda Alba: Lorca’s Exploration of Repression
Federico García Lorca: Life, Context, and Literary Contributions
Historical and Literary Context
Born in Fuente Vaqueros, Spain, into a wealthy family, Lorca studied Bachillerato and law in his city. Between 1919 and 1928, he resided in the Residencia de Estudiantes in Madrid, a hub of cultural exchange. There, he formed friendships with Salvador Dalí, Rafael Alberti, and other prominent figures. He traveled to New York from 1929 to 1930 and later to Cuba. As director of the university theater group
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Édouard Manet’s Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe: A Study
The Painting
We are facing a figurative oil painting on canvas from 1865. Presented at the Paris Salon in autumn, the artwork, originally titled Le Bain (The Bath), was rejected and caused controversy. The painting depicts a forest scene with two men in contemporary attire conversing with a woman while another woman bathes naked in a stream. A still life picnic is interposed between the viewer and the nude model.
There is a flat, stage-like quality
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Federico García Lorca: Context and Literary Background
Born in Fuente Vaqueros, Spain, Federico García Lorca was a renowned playwright and poet. He studied law and literature in Granada, his hometown, before moving to Madrid in 1919. Lorca resided in the Residencia de Estudiantes, a hub of cultural exchange, until 1928. There, he befriended prominent artists like Salvador Dalí and Rafael Alberti.
Lorca’s travels took him to New York City from 1929 to 1930 and to Cuba. Upon his return to Spain,
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1. Introduction: Spanish Literature After WWI
The Rise of New Artistic Movements
Following World War I, European youth, including those in Spain, advocated for a new creative order. This period saw the emergence of two significant literary movements in Spain: Novecentismo and the Vanguards.
2. Novecentismo
Definition and Context
Novecentismo refers to the work of a group of Spanish authors who reached their peak during the period from 1914, coinciding with the Generation of 1914. These authors possessed
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Read More1. Introduction: Novecento and the Generation of 1914
In the wake of World War I, a new intellectual and artistic movement emerged in Spain, influenced by the calls for change and renewal among European youth. This movement, known as Novecentismo, coincided with the rise of the Generation of 1914 (also known as G14), a group of writers and intellectuals who shared a common desire for cultural and literary reform.2. Novecentismo
Definition: Novecentismo refers to the work of a group of authors who
The Literary Avant-Garde and Novecentismo in Spain
1. Introduction: The Rise of New Artistic Movements
Following World War I, European youth sought to define and create a new order. In Spain, this led to the emergence of two significant literary movements: Novecentismo and the Avant-Garde.
2. Novecentismo
Definition: Novecentismo, also known as the Generation of 1914, refers to a group of authors who reached their peak during this period. They were characterized by a solid intellectual foundation.
3. Stages of Novecentismo
- Initial Stage: First decade