Dominican & Latin American Literature 1980-2000

Literary Competition

Cultural Characteristics (1980-2000)

In recent years, there has been an increase in the publication of novels in our country.

Dominican Novelists (1980-2000)

Some prominent Dominican novelists who emerged during this period include:

  • Martha Rivera
  • Tomas Modesto Galan Avelino Stanley
  • Rita Indiana Hernández
  • Carmen Imbert Cabral

Common Novel Types (1980-2000)

Existential and social policy novels are the most common types produced by Dominican authors during this period.

General Characteristics

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British Authors of the 1950s: Larkin, Selvon, Golding & More

British Authors of the 1950s

Philip Larkin

Born in Coventry and educated in Oxford, Philip Larkin was initially influenced by Yeats and Thomas Hardy. He became a dominant figure of “The Movement,” whose work was seen as a counteraction between Modernism and the influence of Dylan Thomas.

Key Works:

  • Next Please (1954)
  • The Trees (1967)

Sam Selvon

Sam Selvon, a “criollo” from Trinidad, was a Caribbean writer. He worked for the BBC and was known as a talented writer with a peaceful life. He eventually moved

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Received Pronunciation: History and Status

Evolution of Received Pronunciation (RP)

Received Pronunciation (RP) is a form of pronunciation of British English which has long been perceived as prestigious amongst British accents. RP is often believed to be based on Southern accents, but in fact, it has most in common with the dialects of the South-East Midlands: Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, and Huntingdonshire.

Historical Development of RP

By the end of the 15th century, “Standard English” was established in the City of London. How did

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18th-Century Literature: Exploring Virtue in Pamela and Joseph Andrews

Virtue in 18th-Century Literature: Pamela and Joseph Andrews

The Rise of Virtue and the Novel

The 18th century witnessed a significant shift in societal values and morality, impacting the development of the novel. A renewed interest in classical ideals and urban life coincided with the rise of sensibility in literature. This era transitioned from libertine themes to portrayals of proper, respectable behavior, introducing the figures of the proper lady and the sentimental hero/heroine. Mid-century

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Realism in 19th Century France: Art and Society

Realism in 19th Century France

Realism in France during the 1830s represented a faithful depiction of the real world, focusing on urban environments and the social problems faced by its characters. This critical perspective emphasized accuracy and objectivity, with the author acting as an impartial chronicler.

Naturalism and Its Influence

Naturalist novelists, such as Émile Zola, adapted their language to reflect the material science of their time. Zola introduced the concept of determinism, suggesting

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Fahrenheit 451: The Sieve and the Sand Analysis

Fahrenheit 451

FAHRENHEIT 451

The Sieve and the Sand: A Summary

Millie and Montag spend the rest of the cold, rainy November afternoon reading through the books that Montag has acquired. As Montag reads, he begins to understand what Clarisse meant when she said that she knew the way that life is to be experienced. So entranced are Montag and Millie by the substance of the books, they ignore the noise of a sniffing dog outside their window.

In Millie’s mind, books hold no value; she would rather avoid

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