Spanish Narrative Trends: 1940s to 2000s
The 1940s: Evasion and Witness
The end of the Spanish Civil War was marked by a dual approach in the world of narrative:
- Trend-Evasion (Avoidance): This trend remained distant from the problems of society and man.
- Trend-Testimonial (Witness): This trend represented a conformist reaction. Authors in this current depicted sordid environments, violent literature, abnormal characters, angry behavior, and asphyxiating spaces without fuss. The atmosphere of degradation was a kind of implicit social criticism.
Spanish Golden Age Theater: Tirso and Calderón
Tirso de Molina
Foreign History Plays: Works in which the behavior of the characters is very “Hispanicized” (e.g., The Imperial Otto).
In Honor: Rural people are virtuous and represent the purity of blood. Lope thinks we should extol their figure against the crisis in the countryside, which has become a literary topic: “Contempt of court and praise of the village” (e.g., Punishment without Revenge).
Authors of this cycle include Lope de Vega, Guillén de Castro (Las Mocedades del Cid), Luis Vélez
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This document outlines key aspects of 15th-century Spanish literature, tracing its roots and highlighting significant authors and works.
Historical and Social Context
The 15th century was marked by a theocentric and feudal society in the Iberian Peninsula. The coexistence of three major religions and the clash of cultures during the Reconquista significantly influenced the literature of the time.
Early Manifestations of Castilian
Early forms of Castilian Spanish emerged around the 9th century:
- Glosses:
Spanish Generation of 1927: Key Authors and Works
Generation of 1927: A Literary Movement
Formed by a large group of artists (painters, writers, etc.), the Generation of 1927 is the most important poetic group of its time. The year 1927 marked the tercentenary of the death of Luis de Góngora (1627). All the authors came from public, liberal education, and all were university literature specialists. They were united by a close relationship of friendship. Their models were Góngora and Juan Ramón Jiménez, both of whom developed a perfect student
Read MoreThe Ides of March: A Tale of Intrigue in Ancient Rome
Characters
Drusus: The protagonist and narrator of this novel. He is a callow, inexperienced, but very honest, brave, and determined young patrician. He is entrusted with an important document.
Memmius: The servant of the protagonist. He is an honest man like his master, but also wise, and protects and counsels Drusus. For example, Memmius accompanies Drusus when he has to flee Rome, and his life is in grave danger.
Portia: The younger sister of Drusus. She is impulsive and does not accept the power
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Definition of Romantic Epic
A Romantic Epic is a narrative poem characterized by its broad scope, strong nationalistic themes, and a central heroic figure.
Features of Romantic Epic:
- Critical view of reality
- Empathy
- Reliance on documentary sources
- Subjective vision of historical fact
- Poetic style
Summary of *Venezuela Heroica*
by Eduardo Blanco (1881)
Structure:
The book is composed of five sections, each detailing battles of Venezuelan independence:
- La Victoria
- San Mateo
- Las Queseras
- Boyaca
- Carabobo
The work achieved
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