Poetry of the Generation of ’27: A Synthesis of Tradition and Vanguard
The Generation of ’27: Poetry and Context
The “Generation of ’27” refers to a group of Spanish poets who began writing in the 1920s and shared common characteristics. The name originates from their participation in a 1927 homage to Luis de Góngora. This group is considered a pivotal force in Spanish literary history, often referred to as the Silver Age of Spanish literature.
Historical Context
Their work emerged during a turbulent period in Spanish history, marked by the dictatorship of Primo de
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Item 3. The Realist Novel: Benito Pérez Galdós
1. Introduction
1.1. Historical Context
The nineteenth century was a time of deep transformations in all aspects. The French Revolution provoked a profound crisis in society and politics. Stratified society gave way to a class society, with the bourgeoisie taking part in power. Population growth was also a major issue, as large concentrations in industrialized cities provoked clashes between the bourgeois and the proletariat. A rational crisis occurred,
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Modernism
A Literary Revolution
Modernism, a prominent movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, responded to societal progress across various fields. This era of modernity saw a reaction against positivism, anti-realist aesthetics, and naturalism. Modernism emerged as a global phenomenon, with its origins in France through literary symbolism and Parnassianism, finding notable parallels in other European artistic currents. The movement had a significant impact on Spanish and Portuguese
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Gonzalo de Berceo
Gonzalo de Berceo, the first known Spanish poet, was born in the late 12th century in Berceo. He spent his childhood in San Millán de Suso and lived until the second half of the 13th century. His works, primarily religious, didactic, and moralistic, are written in a simple, clear language filled with popular expressions. His most important work, Miracles of Our Lady, comprises 25 short stories inspired by European Marian legends. Berceo’s verses occasionally reveal lyricism, realism,
Read MoreFrom Antiquity to the Middle Ages: A Literary Journey
ITEM 1 OF ANTIQUITY TO THE MIDDLE AGES
1-Brief Overview of Greek and Latin Literature
The Middle Ages was the golden age of the Epic. Songs devoted to the exploits of national noblemen proliferated after the barbarian invasions.
From the 8th to the 4th Century BC
The Greek Lyric
The Greek Lyric is concerned with feelings. There are two types of lyric: the choral are poems meant to be sung by a choir. Its biggest representative is Pindar, who became famous for his poems in honor of Olympic victors. And
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Noucentista Poetry
Noucentista poetry can be identified with pure poetry, which strives for moral perfection, romantic sentimentality, and impressionist and modernist ornamentation, rejecting subjectivity. Juan Ramón Jiménez is a key figure, alongside postmodernists like Tomás Morales and pre-avant-garde poets like León Felipe. The Generation of ’27 also had their stage of pure poetry.
Juan Ramón Jiménez
Jiménez viewed poetry as the search for beauty in everything. Poetry is not only a means
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