Characteristic Features of Literary Language & Genres
Characteristic Features of Literary Language
1. Deviation from the Standard
Forms deviate from common usage, employing unexpected or surprising language. This includes unusual word order, repetitions of sounds that mimic the phrase or expression, repetition of links, words or structures, suspension linkages, or words, and associations of meanings.
2. Connotative Language
The Lyric
The writer expresses their subjectivity, feelings, or thoughts. The lyric is in the first person (the author’s ego expresses
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B) Educated Lyric Poetry
In the fifteenth century, nobles increased their power and became patrons of the arts and literature. This created a cultural environment where poetry flourished. Around the king and the great literary masters emerged courts, which anticipated the Renaissance ideal of the perfect gentleman, skilled in both arms and letters.
The work of many of these authors was widely known and was collected in so-called Songbooks. Common themes included polite love, addressed to a lady of
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REMEMBER:
Ramon Llull is the creator of the Catalan literary prose. Ramon Llull was incorporated into the Catalan language, many new words (neologisms) in order to refer to new concepts, before him, had expressed only in Latin. The language of Ramon Llull is rich in expressive resources, notably the use of example and allegory. The main objective pursued was to Ramon Llull Christian apologetics to convince unbelievers of the truth of his religious belief.
Tirant lo Blanc
The early novels of knights
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Generation of ’27: A Literary Renaissance in Spanish Poetry
In the 1920s, a group of exceptional poets emerged, propelling Spanish lyricism to new heights. This group, known as the Generation of ’27, shared a cultural context deeply rooted in the avant-garde movement. Examining Julius Petersen’s theory of literary generations, it’s evident that the Generation of ’27 poets fulfilled many of the criteria. They shared similar intellectual backgrounds, close friendships, and a pivotal generational event—the
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Literature in the Late Nineteenth Century: Realism and Naturalism
Realism in Spain
Realism arrived relatively late in Spain, but it experienced significant development. Several factors contributed to its introduction, including the popularity of newspaper articles, serialized social issues, and translated serial novels by foreign authors like Balzac.
As in other European countries, fiction dominated the literary scene, overshadowing poetry and theater, despite the success of poets and playwrights of
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Influences on Machado’s Poetry
Antonio Machado, a prominent figure in Spanish literature, was influenced by various literary movements and writers. While difficult to confine him to a single movement, understanding these influences provides context for his work.
Machado’s poetry reveals connections to Symbolism, Parnassianism, Modernism, the Generation of ’98, and the Generation of ’27. His influence also extends to later generations, including the Generation of ’60 and the ’70s.
Key Influences
Three
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