Renaissance Humanism: Cultural Rebirth and Human Potential
Renaissance Humanism: A Cultural Rebirth
Renaissance Humanism, originating in 14th-century Europe, marked a significant cultural rebirth across art, literature, religion, politics, and science. It was a movement rooted in optimism and a renewed focus on human potential.
A. Return to Classical Culture
This era witnessed a revival of classical Greek and Roman culture. The Church, particularly through its monasteries and libraries, had preserved ancient knowledge. Discoveries like Pompeii and Herculaneum
Read MoreSpanish Literary Movements: Modernism to Post-War
Modernism
Artistic movement of the late 20th century entering Spain from Latin America. Renewed poetic language and restored beauty in art.
Modern Poetry
Beauty is the main objective of Modernism.
- Metric: Pursuing musicality and rhythm, verse of ten syllables and Alexandrine verse, acute rhyme is used.
- Style: High and refined.
- Topics:
- Sensuality
- Exoticism
- Universalism
- Inwardness and melancholy
Generation of 98
Group of authors of the same age who suffered the disaster of 1898. These authors proposed solutions
Read MoreEvolution of Hispano-American Literature: Magical Realism and Beyond
Hispano-American Literature: A Fusion of Magic and Reality
In the 1940s, Hispano-American literature experienced a renaissance, incorporating legendary, mythical, and magical elements from indigenous and African traditions. These cultural elements blended seamlessly with the narrative’s real plane, giving rise to magical realism, a defining characteristic of Hispano-American narrative for decades.
Key Figures of the Early Period
- Miguel Ángel Asturias (Guatemala): A leading exponent of magical realism.
Caribbean Poetry: Exploring Identity and Heritage
Caribbean Verse: Exploring Identity and Heritage
Introduction
Caribbean literature possesses distinct characteristics. As Paula Burnett notes, it expresses a particular people’s experience—a journey of growth through a history of exploitation and prejudice—while also resonating internationally as a significant cultural expression in Europe and North America. Language plays a crucial role. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the vernacular thrived in the oral tradition, first sung, then spoken.
Read MoreGeneration of ’27 Authors: Literary Styles and Themes
Authors of the Generation of ’27
Pedro Salinas
His poetry blends Spanish classical poetry, French poetry, and Mediterranean elements. Salinas uses traditional forms with a focus on contrast and dialogue with the beloved, making love the central theme. Stages include:
- First Stage: Pre-emption and self-expression search, influenced by pure poetry, creationism, and futurism. Notable works: Omens, Second Chance, and Fable and Sign.
- Second Stage: A love trilogy, akin to love songs. The Voice Due to You,
Spanish Literature: Epic Poems, Prose, and Ballads
El Cantar de Mio Cid
Like all epics, El Cantar de Mio Cid highlights the exploits of a hero. In this case, the protagonist is El Cid, a nobleman unjustly banished who must fight to regain his honor.
Manuscript and Authorship
The document is a typical minstrel manuscript of the fourteenth century; a copyist named Per Abbat signed a copy. The composition of Cantar de Mio Cid is situated at the beginning of the 13th century. The author of the poem is unknown; therefore, El Cantar de Mio Cid is an anonymous
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