Literary Forms and Genres: Definitions and Characteristics
Poetic Forms
Hymn
A solemn composition dedicated to singing, often speaking of profound emotional or spiritual value.Ode
A lyrical tone poem, often elevated in style, reflecting the poet’s thoughts on various subjects.Elegy (Lament)
A poem that expresses pain, sadness, or mourning, typically for the dead.Idyll
A short poem or prose piece describing love affairs in an idealized pastoral setting.Epigram
A brief, witty composition that expresses a single thought with precision and sharpness, often satirical Read MoreThe Pillars of the Generation of ’98: Unamuno, Baroja, and Azorín
The Generation of ’98: Key Figures and Literary Contributions
Miguel de Unamuno (1864–1936)
Born in Bilbao, Unamuno lived most of his life in Salamanca, where he worked at the university as a professor of Greek and later as rector. Between 1924 and 1930, he lived in exile in France and Fuerteventura because he was subjected to criticism for his opposition to the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera. Although he initially supported the Republic, he evolved into a critical position toward both the Republic
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Literary Dialogue: Definition and Types
Dialogue is a text type in which two or more parties exchange information, alternating their use of the word.
There are two main types of dialogue:
Unplanned Dialogue
The conversation is spontaneous and improvised. It occurs either in the presence of the partners or remotely.
Planned Dialogue
Planned dialogue is structured and often formalized, used for transmitting specific information or ideas, especially in written literature or formal settings.
- Debate
- Tertulia
Tirant lo Blanc: A Detailed Literary Analysis
Tirant lo Blanc: The Chivalric Novel
Key Features
- Set in the second half of the 12th century in France.
- Features realistic heroes.
- Contains epic and legendary elements.
- Set in real, identifiable places.
- Aimed at a popular audience.
- Rooted in oral tradition and verse form.
Analysis of the Work
The structure is that of a chivalric novel, centered around the main character who serves as the axis of the work, with episodes that expand upon the central plot.
Chapter Breakdown
This division of the book is attributed
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Historical Context of the Generation of ’27
The Generation of ’27 emerged during a turbulent period in Spanish history, marked by significant political, social, and economic shifts:
- Capitalism was established as the dominant economic system.
- Failure of the Industrial Revolution to fully develop in Spain.
- Significant demographic population increase.
- The resulting economic pressure led to the great Spanish emigration abroad and the beginning of the rural exodus.
- Increased identification of citizens with
The Generation of ’27: Spanish Poets, Works, and Styles
The Generation of ’27: Key Poets and Literary Contributions
The following profiles detail the lives, works, and styles of the most prominent members of the Generation of ’27, a group of Spanish poets who rose to prominence in the 1920s.
Pedro Salinas (Madrid, 1892 – Boston, 1951)
Salinas studied Law and Literature. He was a poet focused on the theme of love. He was influenced by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Juan Ramón Jiménez, and Vanguard movements (Ultraism and Futurism).
Works:
- La voz a ti debida